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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] A business owner works in their shop after earning their degree.

What Degree Do You Need to Own a Business?

Learn what degrees can be useful to earn if you'd like to start or run your own business.

March 18, 2024

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[Featured Image] A college student studies in the library after failing a class in college.

What Happens If You Fail a Class in College?

Find out what happens if you fail a class in college and figure out how to make a plan for progress and academic success.

March 18, 2024

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[Featured Image] Two students sitting in a lounge with their laptops and tablets discussing their options after being waitlisted.

What Does Waitlisted Mean for College? And What You Can Do about It

Landing on the waitlist means you met admissions requirements for a college, but they don't currently have a space for you in their incoming class. Use this guide to learn more about being waitlisted and what you can do about it.

March 18, 2024

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[Featured Image] A renewable energy engineer talks to a technician at a wind turbine.

What Does a Renewable Energy Engineer Do?

Learn about renewable energy engineers and the work you will do in this role to find energy solutions for combating climate change.

March 18, 2024

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[Featured Image] A business professional is sitting at their desk with multiple monitors displaying graphs and trends created using DAX to analyze their data.

What Is DAX

DAX is an exciting language you can use to process and analyze your data. Learn more about DAX, including what you can use it for, types of functions, and how to begin learning the basics.

March 18, 2024

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[Featured Image] A man in a plaid shirt is sitting in his house at a table, holding his phone and credit card and looking at his laptop, contemplating if should make the purchase in case it is a type of phishing.

Types of Phishing and How to Protect Yourself

Discover different types of phishing attacks like email phishing, clone phishing, website spoofing, and spear phishing, plus explore careers in cybersecurity.

March 18, 2024

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