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[Featured Image] A woman sits at a desk and uses analytical skills while viewing financial data on a computer.

Analytical Skills: What Are They and How Can They Help Me Get a Job?

Good analytical skills are critical for getting a job across almost any industry. Learn what they are and how you can improve yours to help you find a job.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured Image] A business analyst studies in preparation for taking their Power BI certification exam.

What Is the Power BI Certification, and How Do You Get It?

Learn more about Power BI certification, including how to prepare for the exam and how earning this credential can advance your career.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured image] A UX designer is using their phone to learn about skeuomorphism.

What Is Skeuomorphism?

Learn how skeuomorphism fits into user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design and the role it has played in the development of digital design.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured image] An IT support specialist is using a powershell to interact with a command-line interface.

What Is PowerShell?

PowerShell is a tool that allows IT professionals to interact with a command-line interface and automate tasks. It can also function as a scripting language. Read on to learn more about the range of functionality that PowerShell offers.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman works on memory retention exercises while sitting at her desk at home in front of her laptop.

What Is Memory Retention? (Why It Matters and How to Improve It)

Explore what memory is, how memory retention benefits you, and real-world strategies for improved memory retention in your professional career.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured image] A project team holds a retrospective in a conference room with a big window and a colorful wall.

What Is a Retrospective?

Retrospective meetings allow organisations to reflect on a project once it’s completed, which helps you improve your approach in the future.

October 21, 2024

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