How it works

The steps towards accreditation are as follows: 

STEP 1: To get started

You can access the training materials at any time.  To keep track of your progress through the training materials create an account.


STEP 2: Multiple Registrations

Companies that have multiple staff to undertake the accreditation should email ras@mrs.org.uk


STEP 3: Training

Recruiters can access the online training materials and progress with the training at their own pace. The online system will keep track of what training has been undertaken and what is outstanding. 

It is advisable, even if you are an experienced recruiter, that you review all modules of the training before taking the assessment, in particular the modules: New and Emerging Recruitment Techniques and Data Protection and GDPR.


STEP 4: Assessment

Once ready to undertake the assessment recruiters can register for the online assessment. For non MRS members to undertake the assessment, they will need to become members of MRS. 

Existing MRS Members do not have to pay additional fees but will need to sign in to their MyMRS account, or create an account  if they don't have one already. 

Recruiters can take the online assessment whenever they are ready.  Notification of assessment results will be received shortly after completion of the online assessment.

 

STEP 5: Accreditation

When the RAS assessment has been undertaken, the assessment grade will be issued. Accreditation will be given automatically to individuals who pass the accreditation. With consent, the accredited recruiter's name will be added to the online register of accredited recruiters.  


STEP 6: Renew Accreditation

Accreditation is for a three-year period, which is dependent on MRS membership being renewed on annual basis.

 

How to become an accredited recruiter

There are two routes to accreditation: 

  • New and inexperienced recruiters will first have to undertake the comprehensive online training programme covering all aspects of qualitative research recruitment before being ready to undertake the online assessment.

  • Experienced recruiters are advised to review all modules of the training before taking the assessment, in particular the modules: New and Emerging Recruitment Techniques and Data Protection and GDPR.

Fees 

Individual Recruiter Fees

Recruiters who are already a Member of MRS – No charge for accreditation

Recruiters who are Non-Members of MRS:

  • Option 1 - £178.00 - Includes the RAS assessment, accreditation, compliance regulation by MRS and access to the full suite of MRS membership benefits 
  • Option 2 - £89.00 - Includes the RAS assessment, accreditation and compliance regulation by MRS but no individual member benefits (a 50% reduction on membership fee)

 The accreditation includes:

  • access to the training
  • access to the assessment 
  • accreditation 
  • MRS membership 
  • Certificate of accreditation
  • Logo of accreditation

Re-takes for failed assessments will cost £25 +VAT per re-assessment.

Thereafter there is an annual accreditation fee which includes MRS membership and continued accreditation.

The annual accreditation fee is based on the published membership fee for that year.

The period of accreditation is for three years.  To maintain accreditation after three years recruiters are required to re-take the accreditation assessment.