Amanda Wicks

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Amanda Wicks has developed and produced content for New York University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and City University of New York, among other institutions. She holds a PhD in English.

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[Featured image] Coursera Learner Rahul poses with his Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate against a white background with "Meet" in soft blue letters. The text surrounding him says "Coursera Learner, Meet Rahul."

From Cybersecurity Curious to Confident: Meet Rahul

Rahul K., a learner based in India, enrolled in the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate while finishing his bachelor’s in computer science. Now, he’s getting ready to start a new role as an assistant system engineer in cybersecurity.

September 19, 2025

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[Featured image] Coursera learner Firuza stands in front of a mixed-color background of blue, pink, and purplel with the word "Meet" faintly visible behind her. The words "Coursera Learner" are on her left and "Meet Firuza" are on her right.

Adding a Global Perspective to the Classroom: Meet Firuza

Firuza R., an English language instructor and learner based in Azerbaijan, turned to Coursera to gain a global pedagogical perspective that could enhance her teaching strategies and classroom time.

September 19, 2025

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[Featured image] Coursera Plus learner Andre King smiles in front of a Coursera blue background.

Meet the Data Analyst Using His Creativity to Tell Visual Stories

Andre King had difficulty finding a job related to his major when he graduated from college. Tired of being underemployed, he turned to Coursera and strengthened his skill set with data analysis.

December 9, 2024

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[Featured image] Coursera learner Donald Collins poses in a gray suit with a purple tie.

Meet the IT Support Tech Advancing Toward a Cybersecurity Career

Deskside support tech Donald Collins arrived in the US from Jamaica just as the pandemic began. He chose to invest his time on Coursera and learn as much as he could.

December 6, 2024

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[Featured image] Coursera Plus subscriber Corey O'Brien sits in front of his desktop computer, which displays the certificate he earned after completing the Microsoft IT Support Specialist Professional Certificate.

Meet the Automotive Tech Exploring New Careers with Coursera Plus

With Coursera Plus, Corey O’Brien can discover what he enjoys and where his career could go next.

November 22, 2024

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[Featured image] Learner Bonginkosi Biyela, who found Coursera Coach to be helpful, poses in front of a blue Coursera background.

‘A Game Changer’: How a Product Analyst Strengthened His Learning with the AI Tool Coursera Coach

When Bonginkosi Biyela wanted to transition from a job to a career, he turned to Coursera and found a crucial resource in the AI-powered guide Coach.

October 21, 2024

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