Research Rockstar IPC

IPC Specialty Certificates

Now available: IA licensed certificates from Research Rockstar!

The Insights Association is proud to partner with Research Rockstar, a valued provider of market research and insights education & training, to offer the IPC Specialty certificates. The association recognizes that skills and training can help to differentiate you professionally, as well as the contributions you make to your organization. Deepen your knowledge in a specific methodology or create your own custom learning plan, and Research Rockstar will help make your educational goals a reality!

IPC Specialty Certificates

Start your IPC journey here! We make it easy. Each Research Rockstar IPC bundle comes with all the courses you need to earn the specified IPC Specialty Certificate. Simply complete the courses successfully by doing the required quizzes and assignments, and by scoring 70% or better on each course’s final assessment.

  • Scheduling flexibility: All courses are taken using Research Rockstar's 24/7 eLearning portal. All registered students are also invited to optional Live Events hosted by Research Rockstar instructors.
  • Time requirements: The far-right column shows the typical amount of time a student spends per course (for video lessons, assignments, quizzes, and final assessments). The optional Live Events are an additional 1-hour each, and we recommend that all students attend at least one Live Event per course to enjoy the benefits of real-time instructor Q&A. Students planning to attend Live Events should add one hour to ranges shown below.
  • Certificate & Specialty badge: Upon fulfilling all course requirements specific to the specialty certificate of your choice, Research Rockstar will issue a personalized certificate and an IPC specialty logo that you can use on your professional network as proof of your commitment to the industry. 

To find out which specialty certificate is right for you, please contact support@researchrockstar.com. 

Getting started...

The IPC Specialty Certificates provide you with targeted content and education in five insights methodology areas: 

Research Rockstar IPC Bundles
Learning Topics Required by IAResearch Rockstar Courses
IPC Analytics
A certificate recognizing those with advanced understanding of data analysis, analytic techniques, the use of secondary data, and synthesis.

Typical student time: 21-25 Hours Total (not including the optional SPSS course)











  • Introduction to Data Analysis
  • Advanced Analytic Techniques
  • Working with Secondary Data: Syndicated and Big Data


IPC Practitioner
A certificate recognizing those with advanced understanding of the research process, research design and data identification, and the current framework of ethical and legal best practices.

Typical student time: 16-19 hours

  • Introduction to Market Research and the Research Process
  • Market Research Design and Data Identification
  • Ethical and Legal Issues in Market Research
Data Fluency for Methodology Planning

Market Research 101

Ethical and Legal Issues in Market Research
IPC Qualitative

A certificate recognizing those with advanced understanding of sampling, quantitative data collection methods, and questionnaire design.

Typical student time: 23-27 hours


  • Designing Qualitative Projects
  • Managing Qualitative Projects
  • Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Research
Mobile & Online Qualitative Research Methods

Conducting Research Interviews: Project Design & Management

Focus Groups: Project Design & Management

Writing Qualitative Research Reports
IPC Quantitative

A certificate recognizing those with advanced understanding of sampling, quantitative data collection methods, and questionnaire design.

Typical student time: 23-27 hours


  • Sampling in Market Research
  • Quantitative Data Collection Methods
  • Measurement and Questionnaire Design

Sampling Methods for Market Research

Questionnaire Design 101: Planning and Project Management

Questionnaire Design 201: Scale Selection

Quantitative Data Analysis for Survey Research

IPC Specialist

A customizable certificate that recognizes mastery of any three of the thirteen specified topics.

Note:

Bundles may be customized upon request. 

Typical student time: 17-20 hours


1. Introduction to Market Research and the Research Process
2. Market Research Design and Data Identification
3. Sampling in Market Research
4. Qualitative Market Research
5. Quantitative Data Collection Methods
6. Measurement and Questionnaire Design
7. Introduction to Data Analysis
8. Advanced Analytic Techniques
9. Working with Secondary Data: Syndicated and Big Data
10. Communicating Research Results
11. Global Market Research
12. Emerging Methods and the Future of Market Research
13. Ethical and Legal Issues in Market Research

Visit Research Rockstar to learn more about the

IPC Specialty Certificate program today!