MRII and the University of Georgia Release Updated Version of Qualitative Market Research Course
San Francisco – The Market Research Institute International, in conjunction with the University of Georgia, has expanded its Qualitative Market Research Principles Express course to incorporate timely topics such as usability research, creating moderator guides, new advances in data gathering and analysis, and much more. The course covers the most cutting-edge applications in this burgeoning and critical element of the insights tool kit and incorporates the latest thinking and practical industry knowledge so marketing researchers can be successful worldwide.
According to MRII President Stephanie C. Harris, “This important expanded topic complements our Principles of Market Research and Principles Express offerings by allowing practitioners and users of market research to navigate all phases of qualitative research from project conception to implementation and analysis.”
Students enrolling in the course will benefit from real-life industry examples and other applied learning from leading practitioners. The new course goes beyond MRII’s core qualitative education offerings, with new topics including:
- Usability research
- Choosing and implementing the best research design
- Key considerations when selecting a qualitative researcher
- Designing effective screeners to best select the ideal target audience
- Best practices in creating an effective moderator guide
- Debriefing after a group session or in-depth interview
- Gathering and assimilating data
- Data analysis
“The field of qualitative research has become even more important today as organizations seek to better understand customer motivations, beliefs and the emotional drivers of their behavior,” says MRII Executive Director Steve Kraus. “We’re excited to offer a contemporary look at the tools and techniques necessary to unleash the power of this modality.”
Designed to be completed independently and online in as few as 11 hours of study, the Qualitative Market Research course incorporates an abundance of interactive features that allow students to gain a broad grasp of the topics covered. Students can learn more and register at: t.uga.edu/5oF.
About MRII
A nonprofit organization founded in 1996 by a consortium of industry leaders, MRII offers the industry’s premier online market research courses designed to teach the fundamental skills needed to conduct robust and insightful market research. Authored and continually updated by industry subject matter experts, the courses are supported by and meet industry associations’ certification requirements worldwide.
Through unique cooperation with the University of Georgia, MRII offers the Principles of Market Research and the Principles Express line of courses. More than 9,000 practitioners from 107 countries have taken a certificate course. For more information, go to www.mrii.org.
About the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel
As a unit of the University of Georgia’s Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, the Georgia Center provides innovative lifelong learning opportunities through its continuing education programs. Event staff service meetings and conferences whether they are in-person, online, or a mix of both using state-of-the-art technology and online engagement tools. For in-person events, the center is located on the university’s campus and includes a full-service hotel with 200 rooms and suites, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and a computer lab—all under one roof. For more information, please visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.
Contacts:
Stephen Kraus, Ph.D., steve@mrii.org
Pamela Bracken, pam.bracken@georgiacenter.uga.edu
