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Georgian College Graduate Certificate in Research Analyst (RAPP)
Georgian College

Georgian College

Graduate Certificate in Research Analyst (RAPP)

Graduate Certificate

1 year

English

Full time

Oct 2025

Blended

Key Summary

    About : The Graduate Certificate in Research Analyst (RAPP) offers essential skills for careers in research and data analytics. This program emphasizes practical techniques in data collection, analysis, and interpretation over the duration of the course. Students will engage with real-world applications to enhance their learning experience and prepare for the evolving job market.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue roles such as data analyst, market researcher, or policy analyst. Opportunities exist in various sectors, including business, government, and healthcare. This certificate empowers students to contribute effectively to research initiatives and support decision-making processes.

Learn from expert faculty and gain hands-on experience. Be ready for your exciting career in market, social, or public policy research.

In this program, students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism necessary to conduct applied research in sectors such as marketing, tourism, media, government, public affairs, education, health, non-profit, and social service agencies. Students are provided with hands-on experience and focus on the entire research process. Students formulate research questions, develop research designs, collect information from primary and secondary sources, perform data analysis, interpret results, communicate findings, and develop strategic recommendations. Additional features of the program include an emphasis on traditional and emerging qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the use of technology, effective communication processes, and adherence to professional and ethical standards.

Why study Research Analyst at Georgian?

Experience

The Research Analyst program at Georgian is Canada’s longest-running research professional training program, established in 1991.

Co-op work term

Refine your skills on the job with a 14- to 16-week co-op work term in semester three. Gain on-the-job learning and practical exposure to the research industry. Employers may be:

  • specialized research supplier firms
  • educational institutions
  • Public health agencies and hospitals
  • municipal, regional, provincial, and federal government
  • private “client-side” corporations
  • social service agencies

Our extensive network of alumni, companies, and industry associations makes it possible for us to support students in securing a co-op work term connected to their program outcomes. Students will be competing for co-op opportunities through coaching and support in developing effective resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and interviewing skills.

Connections

Network with more than 600 program alumni.

Hands-on learning

Apply your learning by undertaking real-world projects for clients.

Flexible and fast

Start in September or January, and enter the workforce in just nine months.

Choice

Pursue careers in applied social research, marketing research, or program evaluation.

Small class sizes

Get personal attention from staff who are interested in your success.

Affordable

Maximize your quality of life with a low cost of living or an easy commute to Barrie.