ASAE Certificate in Association Foresight

About the Certificate 

The ASAE Certificate in Strategic Foresight Application provides association professionals with comprehensive training through two detailed courses, focusing on applying and embedding foresight principles to strategy and operations. Participants will learn to identify emerging changes, build a culture of foresight, and embed these principles into their organizations to facilitate transformational change. The program includes virtual sessions and an in-person workshop, ensuring a flexible yet thorough learning experience. By completing this certificate, professionals will be well-equipped to create actionable plans for organizational excellence and effectively communicate future visions. 

Explore our current course offerings below.  

Foresight Application Course 1: Applying Foresight to Strategy and Operations 

Unlock the power of foresight and make better future-focused decisions today! Join our foresight application course, perfect for those eager to learn strategies to identify emerging changes and challenges. Over four sessions—two virtual sessions, a full-day in-person workshop, and a final virtual session—this course is perfectly tailored for busy schedules and will equip you with the tools to create actionable plans for organizational excellence. 

Registration coming soon. 

Course Dates and Times 

Attendees are required to attend all events. 

Fall 2025 

• Session 1: Introduction to Foresight and ASAE ForesightWorks 
  October 8, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual 
• Session 2: Building a Culture of Foresight
  October 15, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual 
• Session 3: Embedding Foresight into Strategy and Operations 
  October 22, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET | In-Person, Washington, DC 
• Session 4: Foresight Planning and Implementation 
  November 19, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual 

Winter/Spring 2026 

• Session 1: Introduction to Foresight and ASAE ForesightWorks 
  February 18, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual 
• Session 2: Building a Culture of Foresight 
  February 25, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual 
• Session 3: Embedding Foresight into Strategy and Operations 
  March 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET | In-Person, Washington, DC 
• Session 4: Foresight Planning and Implementation 
  April 1, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET | Virtual 

Facilitators 

Kristine Metter, MS, CAE, President, Crystal Lake Partners 
Suzanne C. Pine, FASAE, CAE, Principal, Suzanne C. Pine Consulting Services, LLC   

Foresight Application Course 2: Embedding Foresight into Your Association 

Ready to build upon your foundational foresight knowledge? Course 1 introduced key foresight principles, language, and futures-thinking as they apply to your association’s strategy and operations. If you've started implementing your personal foresight action plan and are eager to advance your training, this course is for you! Designed to fit busy schedules, this course is delivered in four 90-minute live virtual events over four weeks.  

Completing all sessions in Course 2 will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to facilitate transformational change, conduct visioning and scenario exercises, and effectively communicate your future vision through storytelling.  

Note: To maximize your investment in this course, it is highly recommended that you have completed Course 1: Applying Foresight to Strategy and Operations and/or have a strong understanding of the discipline of foresight. 

Registration coming soon. 

Course Dates and Times 

Attendees are required to attend all four sessions. 

Spring 2026 

• Session 1: Managing Change for Future Success 
  May 6, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET | Virtual 
• Session 2: Building a Vision-Centric Organization 
  May 13, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET | Virtual 
• Session 3: Navigating Uncertainty With Scenario Planning 
  May 20, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET | Virtual 
• Session 4: Communicating Impact Through Storytelling 
  May 27, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET | Virtual 

Facilitators 

Hannes Combest, FASAE, CAE, Partner, Governance Directions, LLC 
Suzanne C. Pine, FASAE, CAE, Principal, Suzanne C. Pine Consulting Services, LLC