What you'll learn:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the key technologies driving the 4th Industrial Revolution, including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, IoT etc.
- Gain insights into key forces shaping change in 2026, including a reshaped form of globalisation, climate change, demographic shifts, and evolving geopolitics.s
- Understand the key hard and soft skills needed to prepare for the future of work and how to up-skill and re-skill.
- Learn which types of jobs are in and which type of jobs are out over the coming years to 2030 and beyond.
- Cultivate a mindset geared towards continuous learning and adaptability to keep pace with rapid technological advancements.
- Understand the importance of reskilling and upskilling in an ever-changing job market.
- Foster an entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities and create value in the context of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
- By course end, participants will be able to advise others, including their own children, on future skills & careers as we look towards 2030 and beyond.
- By the end of the course students will have created a Personal Skill Development Plan to prepare for the future of work.
- Download and read the first two chapters of Future Skills 2030 (book by the instructor)
- Download and listen to the included Companion Audiobook version of the course.
The World of Work Is Changing Faster Than Ever
AI, automation, robotics, green technologies, and shifting global economic forces are reshaping industries at unprecedented speed.
Jobs are evolving. Skills are changing. Career paths are becoming less predictable.
If you’re wondering how to stay relevant, competitive, and future-ready in this rapidly transforming environment, this course gives you a clear and structured roadmap.
Why This Matters Now
Global research consistently shows:
A significant percentage of CEOs believe their organisations must transform to remain viable.
Many executives expect artificial intelligence to disrupt existing roles.
A large share of today’s skill sets are expected to become outdated between 2025–2030.
This isn’t about a distant future.
The transformation is already underway.
The real question is: Will you prepare strategically — or react too late?
What This Course Covers
This course goes beyond surface-level AI discussions.
Future Skills 2030 provides a structured understanding of:
Artificial Intelligence and automation
Robotics and advanced technologies
Digital transformation and intangible economies
The green transition and sustainability-driven industries
The gig economy and portfolio careers
Human skills that remain essential in an automated world
You’ll understand how these forces connect — and what they mean for your long-term career direction.
What You’ll Gain
By the end of this course, you will:
Understand the major technological and economic drivers reshaping work
Identify which skills are rising in demand — and which are declining
Evaluate your own exposure to automation and disruption
Build a long-term upskilling strategy
Recognise high-growth career pathways
Develop a more adaptable and future-oriented mindset
This is about positioning yourself intelligently in a world of accelerating change.
Who This Course Is For
Professionals concerned about AI and automation
Students planning long-term careers
Career changers seeking clarity
Parents guiding children in uncertain job markets
Leaders navigating technological disruption
If you want a broader, structured understanding of the forces shaping the future of work — this course is for you.
Updated for 2026
Originally launched in 2019, this course continues to evolve as the world evolves.
Recent updates include:
Developments in generative and autonomous AI
Emerging global technology competition
Structural workforce shifts
Updated skills forecasts
This is a foundational course designed for a complex, fast-moving world where technology, geopolitics, and labour markets continue to shift.
A Final Thought
The pace of change has never been this fast — yet it will never be this slow again.
Those who understand the future of work — and prepare for it — will be best positioned to succeed.
Welcome to Future Skills 2030.
