Об этом курсе: Market Research is a growing and important field that is used in many industries around the world. Given all the data that is collected whether by organizations, industries, social media, governments, etc., it’s important that someone can review and sift through all the noise to provide valuable insights. And that’s where you come in as a market researcher. This course will only scratch the surface and provide you a foundational understanding of this field. In this course, you will be able to define market research and identify some tools used in the industry. You will be able to discuss the importance of secondary and internal research in terms of the planning process. You will be able to define what primary research is and identify the various ways to conduct primary research. You will be able to focus on an actual research plan or proposal for your peer review project. You will be able to compose a response to a request for a proposal or research plan and be able to address the various components of the proposal and package it in a professional manner.
Для кого этот курс: The course is primarily focused on early-in-their-career marketing professionals looking to add marketing research skills to their skills profile. The course will also be of utility for learners who may do marketing research tasks as part of their jobs such as product managers, sales leaders and business developers, and entrepreneurs, or for people looking to explore marketing research as a career change option.
Автор: University of California, Davis
Преподаватели: Jim Fong, Director, UPCEA Center for Research and Marketing Strategy
UC Davis Extension
| Основные сведения | Course 1 of 4 in the Market Research Specialization |
| Уровень | Intermediate |
| Выполнение | 4 weeks of study, 2-5 hours/week |
| Язык | English |
| Как пройти курс | Чтобы пройти курс, выполните все оцениваемые задания. |
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Программа курса
НЕДЕЛЯ 1
Getting Started and Introduction to Market Research
In this module, you will be able to define what market research is and identify the tools that are used. You will be able to discuss the various motivations behind a research inquiry and what goes into a market research request. You will define the services, the roles and the qualities of a market researcher. You will also be able to identify constraints to help you ask the right questions. Finally, you will be able to respond to a market research proposal.
9 видео, 6 материалов для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Survey to Build Our Database
- Reading: Take the Specialization Smartphone Survey
- Видео: Introduction to Market Research
- Видео: Defining Market Research
- Discussion Prompt: So, why Market Research?
- Reading: Market Research Is the Answer to 'Uberization' and the Customer Challenges of the 21st Century
- Видео: Motivation for Market Research
- Reading: Why Market Research is Important
- Reading: Five Reasons Why Market Research Matters (and Five Tips for Using It)
- Видео: Requests for Market Research
- Видео: The Services, Roles, and Qualities of a Market Researcher
- Видео: Complexities, Constraints, and Questions to Ask
- Reading: 5 Market Research Questions to Ask Your Customers
- Видео: Planning a Response to a Market Research Inquiry
- Reading: 13 Questions Every Marketing Consultant Should Ask Prospects
Оцениваемый: Module 1 Quiz
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
Secondary and Internal Research
In this module, you will be able to recognize the importance of secondary and internal research in the planning process. You will be able to assess the value and credibility of the secondary and internal data you have at your disposal. You will also be able to identify a starting point should a new client approach you. You will recognize the pros and cons of each method of research. And you will be able to budget appropriately and decide what type of market researcher you need or want to be for a given project.
8 видео, 3 материалов для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: The Importance of Secondary and Internal Research
- Видео: Secondary and Internal Research in the Planning Process
- Видео: Starting Cold with Secondary and Internal Research
- Видео: Pros and Cons of Secondary and Internal Research
- Reading: Quirk's: Time-Saving Tips for Conducting Secondary Research
- Видео: Three Levels of a Professional Market Researcher
- Видео: Budget Considerations While Initiating Market Research
- Reading: Quirk's: Save Money - Conduct Secondary Research
- Видео: Developing Your Research Skills Further
- Discussion Prompt: Compare Secondary and Internal Research
- Reading: Quirk's: Meta-Analysis Offers Research on Research for MR
Оцениваемый: Module 2 Quiz
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
Primary Research Introduction
In this module, you will be able to discuss various primary research methods for collecting data. You will be able to define what primary research is and be able to choose the appropriate method for your proposal. You will be able to consider various sampling and survey methods and even the less used observational method.
7 видео, 2 материалов для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Defining Primary Research
- Видео: Sampling and a Sampling Frame
- Discussion Prompt: Sampling Frame
- Видео: Deciding on the Kind of Sampling and How Many to Sample
- Reading: Quirk's: What Everyone Needs to Know About Sampling
- Видео: Observational Research
- Discussion Prompt: Observational Research
- Reading: Quirk's: Forget Exact Science: Drawing Conclusions from Observational Research
- Видео: Surveys
- Видео: Methods and Tools in Qualitative Research
Оцениваемый: Module 3 Quiz
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
Research Plan or Proposal
In this module, you will be able to write a research proposal for a client. You will be able to recognize and take action when a proposal has been requested. You will be able to collect and compose the necessary proposal requirements and be able to professionally package your proposal. You will be able to apply strategies on how to follow-up with a client about your proposal and be able to take action when you are awarded the bid.
8 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: How a Research Plan or Proposal Might be Presented
- Видео: Components of a Research Plan or Proposal (Part 1)
- Видео: Components of a Research Plan or Proposal (Part 2)
- Видео: Packaging the Research Plan or Proposal
- Видео: How to Follow Up with Your Client
- Discussion Prompt: Following Up on a Loss
- Видео: You Won the Project, Now What?
- Reading: Six Keys to Writing a Great Proposal
- Видео: Course Summary
Оцениваемый: Module 4 Quiz
Оцениваемый: Project Proposal and Communications
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University of California, Davis
UC Davis, one of the nation’s top-ranked research universities, is a global leader in agriculture, veterinary medicine, sustainability, environmental and biological sciences, and technology. With four colleges and six professional schools, UC Davis and its students and alumni are known for their academic excellence, meaningful public service and profound international impact.
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It is really good for better understanding of the basics of Market research.
Great info
The initial stage of research is generally not given a lot of importance but in reality it lays the foundation of the activity ahead. This course gave a lot of practical examples along with a very well formed assignment.
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Excellent course, the author inspires to learn more about the subject. Thank you!