Education Provider Program
Strong, credible education providers are essential to the Professional Researcher Certification program (PRC). With over 1000 survey and opinion researchers' worldwide certified as professional researchers, the provision of education is crucial.
The PRC program requires an average of 16 hours of education every two years to maintain certification. This program differs from certificate programs that only require a one time performance to a set of programmed curriculum.
The PRC department continually evaluates programs for education that will enhance ones professional competency and provide skills and knowledge in one or more of the PRC categories (Legal, Business or Research). Only then may they be considered "PRC-approved." PRC's must have access to quality educational opportunities to meet certification requirements and advance their knowledge and skills. Providers must uphold PRC's high standards both academically, ethically and professionally.
The PRC Provider Program allows companies to submit their education programs for PRC approval. The Certification department may award credit on an hour-to-hour basis for all time spent in a continuing education program for in seat time only. In order for your program to be reviewed, please be sure to include detailed information about the event.
Benefits to your Company:
- The right to use the PRC logo in print and electronic marketing for all PRC approved programs.
- Industry recognition as providing "PRC-approved" education.
- Postings on the Providers section on the PRC Web site for your PRC-approved program.
- Your PRC approved program listed in the PRC Bulletin, sent out to all PRC's quarterly.
Register to login and begin the application process. If you have already been approved for a program, please log-in with your username and password. If you have questions, contact the Certification department at prc-certification@mra-net.org. We look forward to reviewing your program for certification credit.