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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 - Detailed Topics
By earning this certification, you will be able to learn:
- WHAT IS RESEARCH WORK?
- PURPOSE OF PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH
- SKILL REQUIREMENTS OF A MODERN-DAY INTERNET RESEARCHERS
- Internet Researcher Skills
- Soft Skills
- Technical Skills
- Data Collection and Data Management
- Computer Skills and Working of Search Engine
- Internet Researcher Skills
- Internet Research and Information Demand
- Business and Industry Specific Research Reports
- Information and Data Required - by the Shareholders and Employees
- Job descriptions and business reports data requirement
- Business Reports and Information Reporting
- List of Typical Research and Analysis Reports in Businesses and Industry
- Business Feasibility
- Investment Feasibility (Financial Feasibility)
- Market and Marketing Feasibility
- Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT) Analysis
- List of Typical Research and Analysis Reports in Businesses and Industry
- Business Management Reports (Internal Data and External Data)
- Management Reports used in Businesses – Summary Chart
- Business Management Reports Categorized
- Formal or Informal Reports
- Internal or External Reports
- Informational or Analytical Reports
- Business Management Reports Categorized
- Popular Research Areas in Businesses
- Business Competitive Intelligence
- Company Research
- Accounting and Financial Research
- Market and Industry Research
- Investigative Research
- Legal Research
- Technology Research
- Industry and Businesses Need for Research & Data
- Business and Industry Specific Research Reports
- Research as a Services Business
- Professional Research Industry
- Forrester Research
- IDC Research
- Northern light
- Global Outsourcing
- Professional Research Industry
- Large Corporate Enterprise & Small to Medium Size Businesses (SMB’s)
- Academic Research
- The Art Disciplines
- The Science Disciplines
- The Discipline of Philosophy
- The Discipline of History
- The Disciplines of Humanities
- Scientific Research
Price
Member: 20% off
Non-member: USD $39.95
Downloads
CIRS Exam Guidance
10 Hours
Webinar Available on Demand
Self Study Course
Certificate of Proficiency
Final Exam Details
30 Q&A
30 Min. Duration
Price $25
Benefits of AIRS Certification
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