Research & Forecasting Internship

Learn how to use research methods and tools to analyze the markets and industries, as well as prepare forecasts and scenarios, and help organizations to adopt and prepare for an uncertain future.

Duration:

4-8 weeks

Weekly study:

2 hours per day

Language:

English

Price:

US$85 per month

Research and Forecast Analyst is a key role in the forefront of any organization that focuses on the analysis of the current dynamics in the market and evolving future trends and builds the possible future scenarios based on quantitative and qualitative data. The increasing rate of technological change and market uncertainty makes this position crucial for the survival of organizations. Currently, there are more than 800 000 job vacancies in this area on LinkedIn and this number will grow with time.

What are you going to do?

  • Use strategic and analytical tools to analyze the markets

  • Search for signals and trends to identify the future shifts in the market and industry

  • Build scenarios of possible futures

  • Prepare the reports and visuals to support your results

  • Present and defend your final work with the management team of the organization

What skills you are going to develop?

  • Use qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze the current markets

  • Use strategic and foresight tools to track the signals and trends of disruptive change in the industries and the markets

  • Use foresight tools to build futures scenarios

  • Visualize the data in an easy to understand manner that is ready for presentations

  • Prepare corporate reports and presentations with your suggestions

  • Present your results in front of the management of the organization

What to expect during the internship?

  • You undergo an initial training on Business Research and Foresight

  • You work closely with the Business Development Manager

  • Your opinion and ideas will be considered and implemented

  • Your work in a team of 4-5 people from different locations and backgrounds

  • Your work will be assessed and monitored in order to give valuable feedback on your strengths and areas of opportunity during the project

What will you get from internship?

  • The personalized diploma from VISTU.org certifying your participation in the program

  • Personalized reference letter with feedback about your work and our recommendations for your further growth.

  • The internship program includes several courses that you are getting for free to make sure that you are fully equipped to thrive in a remote work & study environment:

        • “Remote work for teams” crush-course

        • “Effective presentations”

        • And other materials guiding you through the project milestones

  • Become a part of the supportive VISTU.org community to grow your network further.