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The MRS Advanced Certificate in Market & Social Research Practice

Study one day . . . put into practice the next

With over 4,000 candidates in over 40 countries worldwide the MRS Advanced Certificate is the leading, fastest growing, degree level vocational qualification for the research sector.

GfK NOP Harris Interactive Ipsos MORI Kantar Media Millward Brown RS Consulting TNS bmrb TNS Research International

These leading global organisations incorporate the MRS Advanced Certificate in Market & Social Research Practice in their graduate training, learning and development programmes.

Developed by MRS and drawing on best practice across the profession, the MRS Advanced Certificate is designed for those who are within the first two years of their research career or for those seeking to enter the research profession.

It’s ideal for people in all areas of research (buyers, suppliers and operations staff, undergraduates, market and social researchers, pollsters) from a broad range of employers (large and small agencies, local and national government, FTSE 500 companies, consultancies, financial institutions, charities) – the list is endless.

The MRS Advanced Certificate provides candidates with a practical grounding in the principles and techniques which underpin effective research and by successfully completing the qualification they are  better equipped to:

  • understand, define and evaluate research objectives for given research problems
  • design appropriate research solutions to identified problems, based on a clear understanding of a range of research approaches and techniques
  • select appropriate techniques for the collection and analysis of the data necessary to inform effective decision-making
  • provide recommendations to support the decision-making process, based on a clear understanding of the information gathered during the research process
  • analyse and evaluate choices made at each stage in the process

So don’t get left behind – invest in yourself:

  • Be confident in your role
  • Be competent to do your job
  • Demonstrate your commitment
  • Gain recognition of your knowledge and skills

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Assessment Dates 2012

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"The Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice is a key element of Harris Interactive’s functional training.  The syllabus gives participants a thorough grounding in all aspects of research, and the assessment methods (assignment and exam) embed that knowledge in an effective and practical way.”

HarrisJinty Weldon,
Head of Research,
Harris Interactive

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