The program is scheduled to start on 5 May.*

The duration of the program is 3 months

The program will be delivered through a blended approach, combining physical sessions, self-learning, and online delivery.

For physical delivery, the program runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, totaling 7 hours per day including a lunch break and two coffee breaks.

For virtual delivery, the program is scheduled between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with 2-3 hours of sessions each day.

The program will be delivered in English.

The cost for the program is AED 57,000 for both levels per participant.

Note: Cost does not cover accommodation and transportation to and from the training avenue.

Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE.

It is recommended to apply through your entity. If you choose to self-nominate, ensure you obtain your entity’s approval before submitting your application.

As the program is intermittent, there will be days when the participant must attend a course that runs from morning until the end of the day. The candidate should clear their calendar for these specific days. A detailed schedule of these courses will be provided in advance to ensure full attendance. On other days, when projects and additional activities are scheduled, the candidate can manage their own time to accommodate these commitments.

Nominated individuals will undergo three levels of assessments before being enrolled in the program. Only 20 candidates will be selected for this batch. Each entity can nominate up to 5 candidates, with a maximum of 2 candidates per entity being accepted.

The application process consists of the following stages:

• Assessment 1: Application submission and meeting eligibility criteria.
• Assessment 2: Completion of the DEEP online assessment.
• Assessment 3: Participation in a face-to-face interview with the DEEP selection committee.
• Onboarding: Program acceptance and onboarding process.

The DEEP team will contact the entity and each applying participant who meets the eligibility criteria with an acceptance or rejection email after completing Assessments 2 and 3. This will occur in April 2025.

Payments or proof of payment must be submitted before the program begins.

Level 1 – Foresight Practitioner
Participants will immerse themselves in an intensive program designed to develop their foresight practice, with hands-on application of the entire foresight process. The experience will culminate in project-specific, Dubai-based scenarios.

Level 1 Highlights
By the end of Level 1, candidates will be able to:

1. Launch their foresight practice by applying the full process to a project relevant to Dubai.
2. Build essential skills by applying futures thinking and foresight to real-world challenges.
3. Cultivate resilient, adaptive, and transformative leadership skills to thrive in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments.
4. Drive tangible results and outcomes by effectively applying foresight techniques.

With in-person training workshops, personalized feedback, and continuous learning, participants leave equipped to apply foresight methodologies to real-world challenges and contribute to Dubai’s innovation goals.

This learning experience is designed to help participants deepen their expertise, equipping them with the understanding and ability to apply futures and scenario methodologies within their work. It also builds the acumen to design, select, and implement appropriate methodologies.

This level combines project-based learning, where individuals identify and scope a relevant futures project. The focus will be on addressing a futuristic gap or opportunity within their entity, industry, or Dubai. Participants will complete a short project, present their findings, recommendations, and a clear plan of action.

– Engage: A space that fosters reflection, connection, and collaboration. Through individual and group learning sessions, participants will embed their insights, share perspectives, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the foresight process.

– Practice: This hands-on phase empowers participants to apply foresight tools and methodologies in practical contexts. They will explore the art and science of futures thinking while engaging in project-based learning to tackle a futuristic challenge or opportunity for their entity, industry, or Dubai. The full foresight process will be employed, enabling participants to test and refine methods in real-world scenarios.

– Inspire: Participants will gain fresh perspectives through stories and insights shared by experts in futures and foresight.

This level includes interactive workshops, group coaching sessions, individual mentoring sessions, A foresight project, and homework assignments. The program includes project-based learning, continuous engagement through the Learning Management System (LMS), individual and group reflection sessions, and a final presentation.

Participants can only advance to Level 2 if they pass the exam and successfully score 80% or higher in level 1.

Level 1: 5 May – 27 June
Level 2: 9 September – 7 October
Subject to change

A certificate endorsed by the Dubai Future Foundation and the Executive Council of Dubai will be awarded to the individuals who successfully pass the assessment of each level.