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Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research

Indiana University-Bloomington

Post-Baccalaureate CertificateCIP: 13.0608

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningWritingMathematicsActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingScienceSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

English LanguageMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementSociology and AnthropologyMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and Training

Abilities

Inductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingMathematical ReasoningSpeech ClarityNear VisionProblem SensitivityNumber FacilitySpeech RecognitionFluency of Ideas

Tasks

  • Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, ma
  • Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets
  • Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  • Draw conclusions or make predictions, based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
  • Analyze clinical or survey data, using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed-e
  • Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or re
  • Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among so
  • Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicabilit
  • Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tab
  • Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
  • Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or pro
  • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData mining softwareExpert system softwareOperating system softwareData base management system softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareWord processing softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareDesktop publishing software

Tools

Laser printersNotebook computersOptical character readersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAScannersTablet computersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersLaptop computersMainframe computersPlottersLiquid crystal display LCD video projectorsUniversal serial bus USB flash drives

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Survey Researchers19-3022.00
  • Biostatisticians15-2041.01
  • Statisticians15-2041.00
  • Management Analysts13-1111.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

  • Full survey research projects — design and direct autonomously, specifying sources of information, methodological procedures, and instrument construction from inception to final report.
  • Complex or non-standard sampling designs — develop and justify, including stratified, cluster, and adaptive sampling schemes, for studies with demanding population coverage requirements.
  • Mixed-methods research — execute by integrating quantitative survey data with qualitative findings from focus groups or in-depth interviews to produce comprehensive, actionable insights.
  • Advanced statistical analyses — conduct using multivariate modeling, weighting adjustments, and imputation techniques to address non-response bias and produce valid survey estimates.
  • Client requirements — negotiate and translate into detailed survey specifications, managing scope, timeline, and budget across projects of high complexity and strategic importance.
  • Survey quality standards — monitor and enforce throughout data collection and processing by evaluating response rates, interviewer performance, and instrument reliability metrics.
  • Research findings — present to diverse audiences including policymakers, executives, and academic peers, communicating methodological rigor and uncertainty with precision.
  • Survey technology platforms — select and configure, including CAPI, CATI, and web-based interactive voice response systems, to optimize data quality and respondent experience.
  • Interdisciplinary research teams — lead on survey implementation, coordinating contributions from statisticians, subject-matter experts, and field staff toward unified study objectives.
  • Emerging methodological challenges — diagnose and resolve, such as declining response rates or coverage gaps, by applying inductive reasoning and adapting protocols in real time.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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