Data analytics: training

Creating future insight experts isn’t just about data science or ‘big’ data. It’s about facilitating the right skills, creativity and persuasive storytelling in order to take analytics to the next level. Today's research professionals need to know more about analytics – and likewise it is crucial for analysts to increase their commercial insight. 

Analytics training by MRS

MRS is already recognised as a global leader in training provision for the ever-changing needs of the sector for over 70 years. For 2019, we have expanded our training portfolio by 19 analytics courses so that you and your teams can enhance your data skill sets and commercial application.  

• Predictive Analysis
  
  Use statistics to analyse current facts and make future predictions.
• Big Data and Consumer Insight
  
  Explore how big data sets can be effectively mined for deep insight.
• Going Beyond Excel
  Learn techniques that can be carried out in the standard spreadsheet.
• Econometric Modelling and ROI
  
  Understand how to calculate the ROI of research activities.
• Survey Sampling and Related Techniques
  Learn about reliability, sample sizes and significance testing.
• Questionnaire Design
  Understand and apply the principles of effective questionnaire design.
• Infographics and Insight Visualisation
  Design infographics in the context of research projects and marketing.
• Statistical Methods Masterclass (2 days) 
  A masterclass in using statistical techniques in research data.
• Using R in Data Analysis
  Discover how to use R and make it work in day-to-day working.
• Advanced Questionnaire Design
  Extract more insight from questionnaires using advanced techniques.
• Data Science - A Practical Approach
  Insight into the tools that analysts use to tackle sophisticated questions.
• AI in Business and Research
  How AI can be used within research to generate valuable insight.
• Advanced Statistical Techniques  
  How advanced statistics can match business problems to research methods.
• Machine Learning - Impact on Research 
  Key concepts and how to develop programmes that learn from data.
• Introduction to Statistics
  Master the basic methods of statistics and sampling within research.
• Survey Design Effects and Significance Testing
  Insight into survey design and how robust inferences can be made.
• Discourse Analysis Masterclass  
  Uncover the language of consumer and gain a new view of society.
  
  

Google / MRS training

MRS has teamed up with Google to offer three intensive courses on the Essentials of Experimental Advertising at Google’s Victoria office in London.

The Essentials of Experimental Advertising vol 1 - Think like a scientist 
10.30am -12.30pm, 4 June

The Essentials of Experimental Marketing vol 2 – Experiment design and analysis
9.30am to 12.30pm, 11 June

The Essentials of Experimental Marketing vol 3 – Presenting experiment results
9.30am-12.30pm, 25 June

SAGE Campus - online training

We've teamed up with SAGE Campus to offer two in-depth analytics courses run by key experts in the field - with a special 10% discount. 

• Introduction to Python - Perfect for beginners, this online SAGE course teaches you the fundamentals of Python programming through taught materials and practical example.  
• Introduction to Data Visualisation - Learn from Andy Kirk, data visualisation guru, on how to transform your data into powerful visualisations and infographics. T 

Insight and commercial training

MRS also runs over 90 courses on the key core skills in research and insight - as well as wider skills training in storytelling, commercial awareness, winning new business and leadership skills. 

Browse our full list of courses for 2019.