Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Professional Research Certification

Today marks the launch of Certification 2.0 for MRA's Professional Research Certification (PRC) program. I happen to chair the PRC Board, so this is a very proud day for me.

In a short number of years, PRC has grown from an idea to a body of over 1,000 certified research professionals. Buzz about this program has been building. The number of individuals seeking and meeting the educational requirements is significant. The day is coming when just like accountants, a serious researcher must be certified.

Certification 2.0 is a simpler, more flexible and much more empowering program than the original version. Yes it takes some effort, but overall, it is relatively easy for a qualified individual to obtain and maintain certification. With the launch of Certification 2.0, there is a 6 month open enrollment period, starting today. If you ever thought about getting certified, this is the time to do it. After January 1, 2009, the only way to get certified is to complete a proctored exam.

For all the details, visit the PRC site.

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