- Certified Internet Research Specialists (CIRS)®
- Networks & Search Engine Technology (COP)
- Research Methods & Online Research (COP)
- Business of Online Research (COP)
- Internet Law & Ethics (COP)
- Social Media Verification (COP)
- Email Spam Verification (COP)
- News Verification (COP)
- Video & Image Verification (COP)
- Fake Websites Verification (COP)
- Background & Assets Verification (COP)
Certificate of Proficiency in Business of Research (COP)
The Business of Research is an important module for those Research Professionals that are interested in setting up their independent research services practice as Independent Research Specialists. The main objective of this module is to provide a basic understanding of how to set-up an Independent Research Services Business and how to effectively manage small business operations? - The topics are intended to familiarize students with essential elements of business management that provide valuable insight into SMB (Small to Medium Size Business) operational issues, along with the business risks attached and both the advantages and disadvantages of working independently.
This module also includes topics that explain several steps required from the time client research proposal is drafted and later how it gets executed and ultimately delivered to the client. Other aspects of business operations such as Accounting, Billing, Project Pricing and Projects Costing are also included in this module.

Examination Syllabus
Business of Research for Independent Research Practitioner
- Business Registration and Corporate Structure Overview – In USA/Canada
- Business Management Topics
- First Meeting with the Client (Building Client Relationships)
- Preparing Business Proposal or Research Proposals
- Contract Negotiations (Legal Issues and Types of Contracts, Pricing of Projects)
- Project Management (Costs and Budgets, Billing the Client, Cash-flow Management)
- Business Human Resource Management & Third-Party Collaborations
- Execution of Contracts and Delivery of Projects
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
List - Recommended Software for Research Business
This unit has a large list of software’s that are suggested for running an Independent Research Business – These software’s are listed under the following main headings.
- MS OFFICE SUITE [Word Editor/Data Tabulation using Excel/Presentations]
- Mind Mapping Software
- Link Organization Software
- File Folders Management Software
- Email Management Software
- Content Management Applications
- Online Collaborative Working Software’s
- Project Management Software
- Reference Manager Software for Researchers
- Accounting and Business Invoicing Programs
- Payroll Software
- Database Management Software
- Asset Management software
- Desktop publishing programs
- Enterprise Resource Management (ERP)
- Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM)
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CIRS Exam Guidance
What will you learn?
By earning this certification, you will be able to learn:
Concept Discussion in this Course
The concepts explained in this module are to provide sound footing for a research specialist to establish their own independent research practice. The module addresses operational and management elements of a small size business.
Questions Addressd
- What duties and responsibilities of an Independent Research Specialist?
- How to set up research business?
- How do you procure a research contract, assess scope of work and build proposals?
- How to interact with the client?
- What are different types of research work contracts, costing and pricing methods?
- What are types of financing available and how to manage cash flows and accounts?
- What are different software tools required to run a software business?
A research specialist will have a sound understanding of running their own business practice as an Independent Researcher.
Benefits of AIRS Certification
Our flagship certification called CIRS® [Certified Internet Research Specialists] is by far the only professional credentials that meets this challenge.
Professional Credibility
An undertaking by the CIRS qualified research specialists ties you to abide by the AIRS “Professional Code of Conduct” delivered a level of confidence.
Industry Validation
AIRS Certification is the most important industry-recognized certification for Online Research. Become a CIRS Certified & gain professional recognition necessary to demonstrate your skills.
Career Outlook
The future of the certified Internet Research Specialist (CIRS) is a bright one. Find out if getting your CIRS Certification is the right choice for you.
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