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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] An assistant project manager and a project manager stand in an office, reviewing notes from a project meeting.

What Does an Assistant Project Manager Do? (And How to Become One)

Thinking of becoming an assistant project manager? Learn more about the role of an assistant project manager, the skills and requirements for the job, and the steps needed to become one.

August 23, 2023

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[Featured image] A UX designer is researching affinity diagrams on their laptop while holding a mug.

What Is an Affinity Diagram?

Considered one of the seven new management and planning tools, an affinity diagram helps you organize ideas and data into natural and meaningful relationships.

August 23, 2023

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[Featured Image] A software project manager leads a review with two team members.

How to Start a Career in Software Project Management

Software project management is an exciting field that gives you the opportunity to lead a team of software developers in creating new products. Discover the qualifications needed for the role, the average salary, and the job outlook for the field.

August 23, 2023

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[Featured image] A learner is reading about encapsulation on their tablet while sitting on a flight of stairs.

What Is Encapsulation?

Learn what encapsulation is, how you can use it in programming, and why it’s important for digital security.

August 23, 2023

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[Featured image] Man at laptop computer working on marketing plans

Your Career Guide on MarTech: How to Choose, Use, and Integrate

Discover more about MarTech in this guide on understanding what MarTech is, the types of MarTech jobs, and how to get started with marketing technology.

August 23, 2023

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[Featued image] A person is researching the different routers on their phone while sitting at their desk.

What Is a Router?

Learn why a router is an important piece of computer hardware and what you need to know to maintain and troubleshoot it.

August 23, 2023

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