Coursera Staff

Editorial Team

Bio

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.

Articles

[Featured image] An influencer in a black jacket and orange scarf makes an Instagram Reel to share with their social media audience.

How to Become an Influencer in 11 Steps: Your 2026 Guide

Discover the process of becoming a social media influencer, from understanding the current social media landscape to setting up your personal brand to inspiring an audience.

October 11, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A computer networking learner studies the function of data packets and internet protocol.

What Are Data Packets?

Data packets are the fundamental units of communication for devices connected to the internet. Explore their role in internet protocol and other details to gain a deeper understanding of computer networking.

October 11, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A software engineer sits at a desk and uses the rubber duck debugging method to help their company's software

How to Solve Coding Problems with Rubber Duck Debugging

Make finding the errors in your code a little more fun with rubber duck debugging. Learn more about the rubber duck debugging approach, how it started, why programmers use it, and how to follow it.

October 11, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Two people on a video call using a computer as a full duplex as both computers are transmitting and receiving information.

What Is Full Duplex and How Is It Used?

Full-duplex design allows computers to send and receive information at the same time. Learn about the full duplex communication mode, including the type of data transmission used, devices that use it, and the difference between half duplex and simplex.

October 11, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A team of designers meet and discuss what information architecture in UX design is and how they will implement it in their next project.

What Is Information Architecture in UX Design?

Discover what information architecture is and how UX designers use it. Learn the value of this tool and find tips for creating an effective information architecture document.

October 11, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A data analyst looks at a dashboard on her laptop to keep track of live data.

What Is a Dashboard?

Explore the essentials of data analytics dashboards, including what they are, how they work, and their importance in visualising data for informed decision-making.

October 11, 2024

Article