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Market Research Certified: Masters

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Master the art of market research

Boost your product marketing skills with our comprehensive market research course. A hands-on journey offering expert insights, practical skills, and real-world application.

Course Overview

Market research isn't just a skill - it's the backbone of your strategy and tangible value as a product marketer. This certification will arm you with everything you need to gather indispensable insights that streamline your workflow and inform your most impactful decisions.

You'll delve deep into the what, why, when, and how of market research, learning how to apply practical examples in your setting. What's more, you'll learn the importance of ethics in data collection - a topic often overlooked. We know there aren't enough resources that cover market research from a product marketing perspective. With this certification, you can call off the search.


Curriculum

The curriculum is divided into several modules, including:

Introduction: Overview of market research and its importance

Chapters

  • An introduction to market research

  • The benefits of market research

  • Domestic vs international markets

  • B2B vs B2C vs B2D markets

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

Primary vs. Secondary Research: Techniques for conducting both types of research

Chapters

  • Intro to primary research

  • Exploratory vs specific

  • Pros and cons of primary research

  • Getting participants

  • Intro to secondary research

  • Secondary resources

  • Pros and cons of secondary research

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

  • Coursework

Qualitative Research: Analyzing and interpreting qualitative insights

Chapters

  • Introduction to qualitative research

  • Interviews and focus groups

  • Can we trust what customers say?

  • Ethnographies/observations

  • Segmentation and personas

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

Quantitative Research: Statistical analysis and interpretation of quantitative findings

Chapters

  • Introduction to quantitative research

  • Questionnaires and surveys

  • How to make NPS an essential experience metric in B2B A/B testing

  • A/B testing: your ticket to defining high intent customers with Toast

  • Mixed-methods approach

  • Data analysts

  • Product Marketing Strategies for Analyst Relations with Snowflake

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

  • Fireside chat: Bożena Pieniazek at Maze

Ethics: Understanding the ethical considerations in market research

Chapters

  • Concerning ethics

  • Protecting participants

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

  • Coursework

Competitive Intelligence: Using competitive intelligence to inform business decisions

Chapters

  • An intro to CI

  • How to share competitive intelligence findings

  • Win/loss interviews

  • SWOT analysis

  • 19 of the best competitive intel tools for product marketers

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

  • Coursework

  • Fireside chat: Alex McDonnell at Airtable

Presenting Your Findings: Creating compelling presentations and reports

Chapters

  • Communication is key

  • Structuring your presentation

  • Key takeaways

  • Exam

  • Fireside chat: Silvia Frucciat Castor


By the end of the course‍‍, you'll be able to...

Master research

Develop a comprehensive understanding of market research principles, applications, and methodologies.

Drive growth

Leverage market research to make informed business decisions that fuel company growth and success.

Implement strategies

Use market research insights to influence product strategy, positioning, and overall marketing efforts.


What's included

Content

A robust curriculum covering every aspect of market research, tailor-made for product marketers. Learn from the best and enhance your skills.

Coursework

Practical assignments throughout the course to consolidate your learning. Apply theories and concepts directly to real-world scenarios.

Exams

54 module-ending exam questions to test your understanding, reinforce knowledge, and help you monitor your progress toward market research mastery.

Templates

Get your hands on a set of vetted templates and frameworks, ready for immediate use. Take them back to your organization to streamline your processes and drive results.

Insights

Gain hours of bonus insights from leading global brands. Learn how to nail market research from experts at orgs like Snowflake, Toast, and Airtable.

Access

24/7 access to all course materials. Study at your own pace, from the comfort of your home, and revisit the content anytime you need.

Certification

Earn a certification upon completion to validate your mastery of market research. A tangible testament to your commitment to professional growth.

Community

Become part of a vibrant community of fellow learners. Network, collaborate, and share experiences to enrich your learning journey.

AI-Powered

Get personalized and actionable advice to your toughest product marketing questions, backed by Product Marketing Alliance’s entire knowledge base, using PMM-GPT.


Get this certification plus 25 others‍ with Pro+ membership

Looking for lifelong L&D support? Discover how our Pro+ memberships stack up against our individual courses to find the best value for your investment.

Pro+ Membership

$167 /month (billed annually)

Annual subscription with access to every course, a yearly Summit, workshops, templates, mentors, members-only events, and more.

✅25+ courses (incl. updates and future releases)

✅Complimentary access to 1x PMM Summit every year

✅Live workshops every month

✅Exclusive content

✅100+ templates and frameworks

✅500+ hours of OnDemand video content

✅PMM mentors

✅Members-only events and community

✅PMM learning paths and toolkits

✅Ungated access to industry reports

Individual certification

$500 One off payment

One-off payment and lifetime access to this accredited course.

✅Lifetime access to all course content

✅Access to all future course updates

✅Official certification if you pass the exams


Course‍ benefits

  • Tailored learning designed for product marketers, offering industry-specific insights.

  • Expert guidance from product marketing experts at the top of their game.

  • Apply market research in real-world settings, driving impactful business decisions.


Choose the way you want to learn

Our certifications can be taken in three different ways. Discover each of their unique benefits and learn in a way that suits you.

In-person

Live virtual

OnDemand

Comprehensive curriculum

19+ hours of ondemand content, with fireside chats, templates & frameworks, coursework & exams.

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Official certification

Official CPD & CIM accredited certification.

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Real-time interaction

Interact with peers and the instructor live with real-time feedback.

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Instructor-led

Direct support to guide you through the curriculum from a PMM expert.

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Role play

Hands-on activities and tangible exercises.

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Networking opportunities

Build your network with PMMs near you and bond over drinks.

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FAQs

What is the Market Research Certified: Masters course?

Market Research Certified: Masters is your personal guide to becoming a pro at market research, designed especially for product marketers. This course is packed with a robust curriculum that covers all you need to know about market research. It’s self-paced and contains seven modules, 38 chapters, 54 exam questions, and actionable templates. The course is centered around a step-by-step framework to help you tackle everything from the types of research, how to do it, how to analyze it, and even how to handle the ethics of data collection.

Who’s this Market Research Certified course for?

This course is specifically designed for product marketers, including those with the title of:

  • Product Marketing Manager

  • Senior Product Marketing Manager

  • Head of Product Marketing

  • Director of Product Marketing

  • VP of Product Marketing

But it’s also for anyone who’s ready to take their market research skills to the next level.

How does Market Research Certified: Masters work?

The course is completely on-demand, so you can take it at your own pace. You’ll work through the modules chronologically, participate in activities, and complete mandatory exam questions at the end of each module to consolidate your knowledge. If you pass all the exams, you’ll officially be Market Research Certified!

How long will the Market Research Certified: Masters take to complete?

You can take however long you need to work through the materials, it’s completely flexible. The course consists of 8+ hours of on-demand content, including activities and exams.

How long will I have access to the course content?

For life! A one-off payment gives you unlimited to all the course’s content.

How much does the Market Research Certified course cost?

$500. With this investment, you'll have a blueprint for becoming a first-rate market researcher, essential for thriving in a long-term product marketing career. This includes 8+ hours of OnDemand course content, templates to put your theory into action, and coursework to consolidate your learning.

What happens if I don’t pass the course exams?

You'll have two attempts at each exam. If you fail the first attempt, we really recommend revisiting the materials to help you pass the second time around. If we can support you further, please reach out to us for more help.

Note: Contact support at support@pmmalliance.com for further help or to request that your exam be resent.


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