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[Featured Image] A person works in an office and thinks about the pros and cons of their cybersecurity career.

Pros and Cons of a Cybersecurity Career

Are you considering a role in the cybersecurity industry? It’s a popular, growing field that continues evolving. Explore the potential pros and cons of a cybersecurity career to decide if it is the career path for you.

April 1, 2024

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[Featured Image] A person uses their laptop and paper to draft an SQL resume in an office setting.

How to Write an SQL Resume

Learn how to write an SQL resume highlighting your skills, experience, and qualifications to help you stand out in a competitive job market.

April 1, 2024

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[Featured Image] Two machine learning engineers discuss pattern recognition while looking at a computer monitor.

What Is Pattern Recognition?

Learn about pattern recognition, what you can use it for, and how it relates to natural language processing and computational thinking.

April 1, 2024

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[Featured Image] A young, happy college graduate sitting in her living room reading her college transcripts.

How to Get Your College Transcripts: Types and What They're Used For

Requesting your college transcripts is usually a straightforward process. Learn more about it, including when you might need to provide transcripts and what kind you should order.

April 1, 2024

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[Featured Image] A dark-haired programmer turns away from their laptop and computer monitor while learning how to code.

Learning How to Code: a Beginner's Guide

Learning how to code, particularly if you’re a beginner, can be challenging. Use this helpful guide to learn more about what coding is, discover different coding languages, explore the benefits of learning to code, and more.

April 1, 2024

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[Featured Image] An Internet of Things engineer works at her computer in an office setting.

What Is the Internet of Things (IoT)? With Examples

Find out how the Internet of Things works and why it’s important.

April 1, 2024

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