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Conducting Marketing Research: Obtain Marketing Insights for Forecasting

Make data-driven marketing decisions with our Marketing Research & Forecasting Course.

Conducting Marketing Research: Obtain Marketing Insights for Forecasting

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June 24, 2025

Next Start Date(s)

Fees

delivery

Classroom & Virtual

duration

2 days

enrolled students

9,999

Conducting Marketing Research: Obtain Marketing Insights for Forecasting

overview

Course Overview

Holistic marketers recognize that the marketing environment is constantly presenting new opportunities and threats, and they understand the importance of continuously monitoring, forecasting, and adapting to that environment. The Conducting Marketing Research Course will help marketers make the best possible tactical decisions in the short run and strategic decisions in the long run. Discovering a marketing insight and understanding its implications can often lead to a successful product launch or spur the growth of a brand.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Design and conduct marketing research studies to gather data and information about target markets.
  • Analyze marketing research data to identify trends, patterns, and customer insights.
  • Develop marketing forecasts to predict future market conditions and customer behavior.
  • Communicate marketing research findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise way.
  • Apply marketing research principles to solve real-world marketing problems.

Curriculum

Introduction to Marketing Research

Research Design and Problem Formulation

Secondary Data and Literature Review

Primary Data Collection Methods

Sampling Techniques and Data Collection

Data Analysis and Reporting

Introduction to Marketing Research

Definition and Importance of Marketing Research

Role in Strategic Decision Making

Ethical Considerations in Marketing Research


Research Design and Problem Formulation

Defining Research Problems and Objectives

Exploratory, Descriptive, and Causal Research Designs

Formulating Hypotheses and Research Questions


Secondary Data and Literature Review

Utilizing Secondary Data Sources

Conducting Effective Literature Reviews

Extracting Relevant Insights


Primary Data Collection Methods

Overview of Surveys, Questionnaires, and Interviews

Practical Tips for Conducting Effective Research

Designing Data Collection Instruments


Sampling Techniques and Data Collection

Sampling Methods: Random, Stratified, Cluster

Determining Sample Size

Executing Data Collection Plans


Data Analysis and Reporting

Basic Descriptive Statistics

Introduction to Inferential Statistics

Visualization Techniques for Marketing Data

who attends

Right For You

Participants enrolling for this programme will be required to have a minimum of 3 years’ professional experience. Participants who meet the programme requirement should pay the course fee and complete the enrollment form 2 weeks before the programme kick off date.

Requirements:

  • Experienced individuals who manage marketing research activities in diverse fields
  • Working professionals seeking to change career, job or industry to marketing research related field
  • Individuals who meets the requirements and intend on becoming marketing research experts
  • Mid to senior-level executives in any sector

Prospective applicants who do not meet the programme requirement but want to join the programme should talk to a Career Advisor.

Key Program Features

Training

The Conducting Marketing Research: Obtain Marketing Insights for Forecasting training approach employs hands-on learning, which imparts the skills required for specific job roles.

Internship & Projects

The Conducting Marketing Research: Obtain Marketing Insights for Forecasting course provides up to 4 months of internship while working on real work projects, which adds expertise and verifiable work references in the resident country.

Career Development

The Conducting Marketing Research: Obtain Marketing Insights for Forecasting course assists participants in securing a job through the development of a professional profile and job prospecting.

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course schedule

The Schedule For This Course

Piston and Fusion offer the Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates and fees for classroom and virtual online class.

Classroom

Weekdays

Dates:

1st Jul – 2nd Jul, 2025

Days:

Tue & Wed

Time:

8:30am – 3:30pm

Duration:

2 days

Weekends

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Virtual

Weekdays

Dates:

1st Jul – 2nd Jul, 2025

Days:

Tue & Wed

Time:

8:30am – 3:30pm

Duration:

2 days

Weekends

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What It Will Cost

Piston and Fusion offer the Course as Classroom in Lagos and Virtual Online Class in other states in Nigeria. See dates and fees for classroom and virtual online class.

STD

₦190,000

STD +

₦240,000

PRO

₦270,000

PRO +

₦320,000

Standard

₦190,000

Virtual Only

Course Materials

PDF

Certificate

PDF

Manual, Cases & Templates

PDF

Mentorship

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Refreshment

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Perks

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Additional Services

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Ready to Join the Course?

This programme is designed for executives tasked with igniting innovation within their organisations, or who seek to create innovative solutions to a major challenge.

How to Apply:

  • Check the website to select a course of choice and fee.
  • Pay the registration fee and tuition to P&F account domiciled at First Bank
  • DETAILS Account Name: Piston & Fusion Ltd Account Number: 2015242578 Bank: First Bank of Nigeria
  • Complete the enrollment form ONLY AFTER PAYMENT
  • CASH PAYMENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED, ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE TO THE COMPANY’S ACCOUNT.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Marketing Research is the systematic and objective process of gathering, recording, and analyzing data about markets, customers, competitors, and the marketing environment. It provides valuable insights into consumer behavior, market trends, and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Conducting thorough marketing research is crucial for businesses because it reduces the risk of making costly marketing decisions based on assumptions, provides valuable insights into customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, helps identify market opportunities and threats, enables businesses to develop effective marketing strategies and campaigns, allows for the measurement and evaluation of marketing performance, and helps businesses stay competitive and adapt to changing market conditions.

This course will cover a wide range of topics related to marketing research, including the principles and methodologies of marketing research, defining research objectives and formulating research questions, data collection methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, focus groups, observation), sampling techniques and data analysis, qualitative and quantitative research methods, market research tools and technologies, interpreting research findings and drawing actionable insights, developing marketing strategies based on research findings, and evaluating the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

This course is beneficial for a wide range of individuals, including marketing professionals, market research analysts, product managers, business owners and entrepreneurs, and anyone involved in marketing decision-making.

By attending this course, participants can expect to develop a strong understanding of marketing research methodologies, learn how to conduct effective market research studies, improve their ability to analyze and interpret market data, gain valuable insights into consumer behavior and market trends, make more informed and data-driven marketing decisions, enhance their strategic planning and decision-making skills, and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.