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Research and insight is vital in influencing strategic business and policy decisions. It is a key element of the Professional Development Framework and looks to widen skills, from basic research principles to developing as leaders informing strategic change and delivering actionable research, insight and intelligence.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

1. Provide actionable recommendations to inform strategic business decisions based upon quality research and insight

2. Evaluate behaviour change from marketing communication exercises

3. Evaluate and select appropriate research solutions for given research contexts

4. Undertake competitor analysis and provide intelligence

5. Manage elements of marketing communication and/or research and insight process

6. Understand, use and application of insight within an organisation for business success

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Mastering Data Quality in Online Research

Virtual training course

Learn to improve data quality in online surveys for more accurate and reliable research results.

Jun
02
2026

Tuesday
09:55–16:00

Hook, Line & Thinker - Learn How to Communicate Like a Journalist

Virtual training course

Learn how to communicate like a journalist

Jun
03
2026

Wednesday
09:00–14:30

Running a successful research project

Virtual training course

Get the most from your project by making good research and project management decisions at every stage.

Jun
04
2026

Thursday
09:00–16:00

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