Canadian Research Insights Council

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  • Moderator Essentials: learn to moderate focus groups

    CRC Research 121 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON

    In this course, you will moderate a real focus group. The course is hands-on, with generous opportunities to practice moderating skills, as well as prepare you in a theoretical and in a real-life context. If you are an aspiring – or relatively new – moderator looking to acquire the essential skills needed for moderating in-person focus groups and interviews for qualitative research this course is for you! The valuable skills you will acquire through this course are also transferrable to user experience (UX) research. This course, delivered in-person over 2 days, will help you develop a skillset for powerful questioning and effective listening. The focus will be on learning how to ask the right questions, gaining the skills to confidently run in-group exercises, and understanding how to manage basic group dynamics. The last part of the course will have you designing the guide for and moderating a real focus group, putting your new skills into practice. Come prepared to engage, have fun and learn all about the essentials of in-person moderation! It was amazing! I got way more out of it than I really expected. I feel way more confident about my abilities and the skills I've learned and had a chance to […]

    $2800 – $3000

  • Moderator Essentials: learn to moderate focus groups

    CRC Research 121 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON

    In this course, you will moderate a real focus group. The course is hands-on, with generous opportunities to practice moderating skills, as well as prepare you in a theoretical and in a real-life context. If you are an aspiring – or relatively new – moderator looking to acquire the essential skills needed for moderating in-person focus groups and interviews for qualitative research this course is for you! The valuable skills you will acquire through this course are also transferrable to user experience (UX) research. This course, delivered in-person over 2 days, will help you develop a skillset for powerful questioning and effective listening. The focus will be on learning how to ask the right questions, gaining the skills to confidently run in-group exercises, and understanding how to manage basic group dynamics. The last part of the course will have you designing the guide for and moderating a real focus group, putting your new skills into practice. Come prepared to engage, have fun and learn all about the essentials of in-person moderation! It was amazing! I got way more out of it than I really expected. I feel way more confident about my abilities and the skills I've learned and had a chance to […]

    $2800 – $3000

  • Moderator Essentials: learn to moderate focus groups

    CRC Research 121 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON

    In this course, you will moderate a real focus group. The course is hands-on, with generous opportunities to practice moderating skills, as well as prepare you in a theoretical and in a real-life context. If you are an aspiring – or relatively new – moderator looking to acquire the essential skills needed for moderating in-person focus groups and interviews for qualitative research this course is for you! The valuable skills you will acquire through this course are also transferrable to user experience (UX) research. This course, delivered in-person over 2 days, will help you develop a skillset for powerful questioning and effective listening. The focus will be on learning how to ask the right questions, gaining the skills to confidently run in-group exercises, and understanding how to manage basic group dynamics. The last part of the course will have you designing the guide for and moderating a real focus group, putting your new skills into practice. Come prepared to engage, have fun and learn all about the essentials of in-person moderation! It was amazing! I got way more out of it than I really expected. I feel way more confident about my abilities and the skills I've learned and had a chance to […]

    $2800 – $3000

  • Webinar: Optimizing Generative AI Tools for Market Research

    Online

    You can’t turn a corner without seeing or hearing something about AI these days; but most don’t really understand what it is, how it works, or most importantly – how to leverage it for professional outcomes. If that sounds like you, don’t worry; you’re certainly not alone. This webinar is designed to equip Market Research Professionals with the knowledge to effectively leverage generative AI for richer insights and enhanced efficiency. The session will focus on making this technology accessible and practical, with an emphasis on integrating AI tools seamlessly into professional insights workflows. We will explore the foundational concepts of generative AI, including key elements like “tokens” and critical parameters such as temperature, frequency penalty, and nucleus sampling that influence AI behavior and output. Additionally, we’ll delve into model fine-tuning, practical use cases, and best practices with by hands-on examples that you can immediately apply to enhance your work. Key Takeaways: AI Demystified: Understand how generative AI works in straightforward terms, tailored for market research professionals (no technical AI knowledge required). Parameter Exploration: Learn about AI model parameters and their practical impacts on AI behavior for professional and research outputs. Actionable Best Practices and Tips: Discover tips and best practices […]

    Free

  • Webinar: Optimizing Generative AI Tools for Market Research

    Online

    You can’t turn a corner without seeing or hearing something about AI these days; but most don’t really understand what it is, how it works, or most importantly – how to leverage it for professional outcomes. If that sounds like you, don’t worry; you’re certainly not alone. This webinar is designed to equip Market Research Professionals with the knowledge to effectively leverage generative AI for richer insights and enhanced efficiency. The session will focus on making this technology accessible and practical, with an emphasis on integrating AI tools seamlessly into professional insights workflows. We will explore the foundational concepts of generative AI, including key elements like “tokens” and critical parameters such as temperature, frequency penalty, and nucleus sampling that influence AI behavior and output. Additionally, we’ll delve into model fine-tuning, practical use cases, and best practices with by hands-on examples that you can immediately apply to enhance your work. Key Takeaways: AI Demystified: Understand how generative AI works in straightforward terms, tailored for market research professionals (no technical AI knowledge required). Parameter Exploration: Learn about AI model parameters and their practical impacts on AI behavior for professional and research outputs. Actionable Best Practices and Tips: Discover tips and best practices […]

    Free

  • Webinar: AI technology for Market Research: Capabilities, Limitations, Human Impacts, Ethical Concerns and Implementation Strategies

    Online

    What's it about? This webinar is brought to you by a unique collaboration between ESOMAR, the world's leading international research association; the University of Georgia's Center for Continuing Education, the leader in self-paced online research courses; Market Research Institute International, a non-profit educational institute comprising of practitioners maintaining and evolving the Market Research Core Body of Knowledge (MRCBOK™); and the Canadian Research Insights Council, Canada's market research association.What's in it for me? In this webinar we will discuss: AI's Capabilities and Limitations: We will discuss the unpredictable and varied capabilities of AI, such as its proficiency in some tasks and weaknesses in others. We will discuss the importance of experimenting with AI to understand its strengths and weaknesses. Human-AI Interaction: We will discuss importance of human involvement in AI processes and that people need to spend significant time using AI to understand its potential and limitations. Organizational Impact: We will discuss ways AI can impact organizational structures and workflows and in particular the need for organizations to encourage AI experimentation and usage among employees.  Biases and Ethical Concerns: We will discuss the biases in AI systems, stemming from training data and human inputs. We will discuss the importance to understand and address these […]

    Free

  • Webinar: AI technology for Market Research: Capabilities, Limitations, Human Impacts, Ethical Concerns and Implementation Strategies

    Online

    What's it about? This webinar is brought to you by a unique collaboration between ESOMAR, the world's leading international research association; the University of Georgia's Center for Continuing Education, the leader in self-paced online research courses; Market Research Institute International, a non-profit educational institute comprising of practitioners maintaining and evolving the Market Research Core Body of Knowledge (MRCBOK™); and the Canadian Research Insights Council, Canada's market research association.What's in it for me? In this webinar we will discuss: AI's Capabilities and Limitations: We will discuss the unpredictable and varied capabilities of AI, such as its proficiency in some tasks and weaknesses in others. We will discuss the importance of experimenting with AI to understand its strengths and weaknesses. Human-AI Interaction: We will discuss importance of human involvement in AI processes and that people need to spend significant time using AI to understand its potential and limitations. Organizational Impact: We will discuss ways AI can impact organizational structures and workflows and in particular the need for organizations to encourage AI experimentation and usage among employees.  Biases and Ethical Concerns: We will discuss the biases in AI systems, stemming from training data and human inputs. We will discuss the importance to understand and address these […]

    Free

  • Webinar: AI technology for Market Research: Capabilities, Limitations, Human Impacts, Ethical Concerns and Implementation Strategies

    Online

    What's it about? This webinar is brought to you by a unique collaboration between ESOMAR, the world's leading international research association; the University of Georgia's Center for Continuing Education, the leader in self-paced online research courses; Market Research Institute International, a non-profit educational institute comprising of practitioners maintaining and evolving the Market Research Core Body of Knowledge (MRCBOK™); and the Canadian Research Insights Council, Canada's market research association.What's in it for me? In this webinar we will discuss: AI's Capabilities and Limitations: We will discuss the unpredictable and varied capabilities of AI, such as its proficiency in some tasks and weaknesses in others. We will discuss the importance of experimenting with AI to understand its strengths and weaknesses. Human-AI Interaction: We will discuss importance of human involvement in AI processes and that people need to spend significant time using AI to understand its potential and limitations. Organizational Impact: We will discuss ways AI can impact organizational structures and workflows and in particular the need for organizations to encourage AI experimentation and usage among employees.  Biases and Ethical Concerns: We will discuss the biases in AI systems, stemming from training data and human inputs. We will discuss the importance to understand and address these […]

    Free

  • CAIP Exam

    Online / In-Person

    The primary pathway to earning the CAIP involves pursuing rigorous professional education, obtaining relevant professional experience and passing the comprehensive CAIP Exam that is offered twice annually, in April and October.Registration deadline for: April session is in February and for October session is in August. Click on any of the links below to continue: Why Become a CAIP? Education Requirements Experience Requirements Questions? Suggestions? Contact [email protected].

    $1000

  • Ethical AI in Market Research: Balancing Innovation and Trust

    Online

    As AI plays an increasing role in how our industry gathers, analyzes and communicates insights, it is more critical than ever that we consider the ethical implications of using AI. Join members of the Canadian Research Insights Council’s AI Committee, Margaret Chapman, Paul Acerbi and Kathy Cheng, as they review the Canadian Research Insights Council’s (CRIC) Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence Use in Market Research. The Guiding Principles provide a framework for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative Artificial Intelligence in market research. The aim is to ensure the strategic, ethical and responsible use of AI tools. The principles cover transparency, data security, protecting participants from harm, minimizing bias, and ensuring oversight when using artificial intelligence in market research. In addition, the webinar will highlight ESOMAR’s 20 questions to help buyers of AI-based services for market research and insights.Speakers Speaker: Margaret ChapmanCAIP, COO and Partner, Narritive Research Margaret is proud to have become an owner and partner of Narrative Research in 2019. Since 1999, she has worked as a consultant, specializing in group facilitation, in-depth interviewing, marketing, and communications. She has wide-ranging cross-industry experience in both quantitative and qualitative research. As a seasoned moderator, she has conducted hundreds […]

    Free

  • Ethical AI in Market Research: Balancing Innovation and Trust

    Online

    As AI plays an increasing role in how our industry gathers, analyzes and communicates insights, it is more critical than ever that we consider the ethical implications of using AI. Join members of the Canadian Research Insights Council’s AI Committee, Margaret Chapman, Paul Acerbi and Kathy Cheng, as they review the Canadian Research Insights Council’s (CRIC) Guiding Principles for Artificial Intelligence Use in Market Research. The Guiding Principles provide a framework for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative Artificial Intelligence in market research. The aim is to ensure the strategic, ethical and responsible use of AI tools. The principles cover transparency, data security, protecting participants from harm, minimizing bias, and ensuring oversight when using artificial intelligence in market research. In addition, the webinar will highlight ESOMAR’s 20 questions to help buyers of AI-based services for market research and insights.Speakers Speaker: Margaret ChapmanCAIP, COO and Partner, Narritive Research Margaret is proud to have become an owner and partner of Narrative Research in 2019. Since 1999, she has worked as a consultant, specializing in group facilitation, in-depth interviewing, marketing, and communications. She has wide-ranging cross-industry experience in both quantitative and qualitative research. As a seasoned moderator, she has conducted hundreds […]

    Free

  • Stay tuned for CRIC CEO Forum 2025

    Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville 387 Bloor St E,, Toronto,, ON, Canada

    CRIC CEO Forum 2024 Exclusively for leadersSponsored by:Overview Exclusively for leaders of agencies, the CRIC CEO Forum features interactive sessions on the most pressing leadership issues including: Increasing Cross-Team Collaboration and Enhancing Organizational Alignment Top Challenges and Opportunities facing the Insights Industry The AI Imperative for Insights CEOs Addressing the Threat to Data Quality Advocacy Priorities The 3rd annual CRIC CEO Forum is a highly anticipated event that will feature subject matter experts leading interactive sessions and offer you the opportunity to collaborate with other industry leaders on solutions to the top challenges facing our industry. The CRIC CEO Forum will take place from at the Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville located at 387 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario. Breakfast will be available at 8am and the CEO Forum will begin at 8:30am and wrap by 4:30pm We’ve also made reservations for an informal dinner in particular for our out-of-town guests, but all participants are encouraged and welcome.  The reservations are for 6:30pm the evening before the event on November 11th at the Dia Restaurant located in the Canopy by Hilton Yorkville Hotel. Those attending the dinner will order and pay directly at the restaurant. Please RSVP on the form […]

    $800