Certification

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 Application

Completed application along with the  application fee is required to begin the certification process     

A completed application along with the application fee is required to renew your certification

 Experience

Applicants must demonstrate three years of relevant industry experience

N/A

 Education

12 industry-related education hours within the two preceding years are required at time of application

20 industry-related education hours, two must be in legal, prior to your recertification date

 Exam

Applicants are required to pass an exam

An exam is not required to renew

 Ethics

Agreement to MRA’s Code of Marketing Research Standards is required

Agreement to MRA’s Code of Marketing Research Standards is required

 Term

Applicants must meet the experience and education requirement to apply for certification. Once approved you have one year to take the exam

Your certification is renewed every two years

 Exemption

Individuals who pass the Principles of Marketing Research Program administered by the University of Georgia will receive an exam exemption  

There are no exemptions

 Fees

With exam exemption:

$200 MRA members

$300 Non-members

Renewal fee:

$125 MRA members

$225 Non-members

Without exam exemption:

$350 MRA members

$450 Non-members