forløp

Forløp is a Norwegian and Danish noun referring to a course, progression or sequence of events as they unfold over time. The term comes from the verb forløpe, meaning to run forward or unfold. It is used as a general descriptor for how a process develops from beginning to end.

In education and training, a forløp describes an organized pathway through a program, consisting of courses, modules, or milestones arranged in a specific order to achieve defined learning outcomes.

In healthcare, a forløp refers to the course of a disease or treatment, including the progression of symptoms, response to therapy, and prognosis. Clinicians may describe a patient’s forløp to plan care and communicate expected developments.

In public administration, business and technology contexts, forløp is used to describe workflows, service pathways or project trajectories, emphasizing the sequence and timing of activities required to reach a goal.

Note: usage can vary by country, institution and field; some contexts use more specialized terms, but the core idea is a staged progression from start to finish.