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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 sales team closes a deal on a new customer acquisition with a handshake.

What Is Customer Acquisition?

Customer acquisition is converting a potential customer into a paying customer or a lead into a sale. Learn how customer acquisition relates to customer acquisition cost and explore marketing channels for finding new customers.

October 9, 2024

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[Feature Image] A machine learning engineer sits at a desktop computer, working on their machine learning skills.

Machine Learning Skills: Your Guide to Getting Started

Learn the technical and workplace skills needed for a career in machine learning. Discover the educational requirements for jobs in machine learning.

October 9, 2024

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[Featured Image] Colleagues meet to discuss a challenge in their project and use critical thinking skills to help devise a solution.

What Are Critical Thinking Skills, and Why Are They Important?

Learn critical thinking skills, why they matter, and how to develop and apply them in your workplace and everyday life.

October 9, 2024

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[Featured image] A UX team discusses the problem statement for their upcoming design sprint.

What Is a Problem Statement?

Learn more about understanding user needs, researching, and defining goals and constraints through problem statements.

October 9, 2024

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[Featured Image]: Manager, wearing a blue jacket and printed top, sitting on a desk, preparing to communicate with team members.

8 Tips for Developing Your Leadership Skills

Learn what leadership skills are with examples, why they are important, who needs them, and how you can further develop these essential skills.

October 9, 2024

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[Featured image] A virtual assistant wears a white blouse and works remotely on their laptop with a red planner and coffee cup to their right.

How to Become a Virtual Assistant in 2026

Discover virtual assistant opportunities and trends, and the steps to launch your VA career.

October 9, 2024

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