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Coursera’s editorial team is comprised of highly experienced professional editors, writers, and fact-checkers. Our articles are deeply researched and thoroughly reviewed to ensure we are providing trustworthy information and advice for any topic. We understand that taking the next step in your education or career can raise questions. We are here to provide actionable, reliable, and relevant answers so you can achieve your goals.

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[Featured Image] Two software developers discuss unit testing in front of a computer screen in an office setting with other colleagues in the background.

Unit Testing: What It Is and How It’s Done

Discover the ins and outs of unit testing, a part of a broader, more extensive software testing regimen that supports software efficacy and reliability.

September 30, 2024

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[Featured Image] A laughing marketing specialist presents to other businesspeople in a conference room, using a large flip pad on an easel.

How to Become a Marketing Specialist

Learn how you can become a marketing specialist, including education, experience, and marketing specialist skill requirements, in addition to the income potential of this role.

September 30, 2024

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[Featured Image] A business consultant in a brown sweater explains what their role is to a potential new client sitting at their desk in front of an open laptop.

What Does a Consultant Do?

Learn more about a consultant’s role in a business, the benefits of hiring a consultant, and which industries they work in.

September 30, 2024

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[Featured Image] A young professional looks through instructions about how to perform speed tests to assess their connection speed.

A Guide to Speed Tests

Learn how to run a speed test with step-by-step instructions. After running your speed test, learn how to interpret the results to assess your connection speed test and the steps you can take to boost it.

September 30, 2024

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[Featured image] Two co-workers stand in an open-concept office space having a conversation. One of them holds a laptop computer. More of their colleagues sit behind them at a conference table.

Company Culture: Why It Matters

Company culture influences job responsibilities, employee relationships, company productivity, and more. Learn how to find the right company culture for you.

September 30, 2024

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[Featured image] A piece of paper shows a fishbone diagram drawn with red, blue, and yellow ink.

What Is a Fishbone Diagram?

Learn how to get to the root cause of a problem by creating a fishbone diagram, a powerful project management tool.

September 30, 2024

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