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Student with kid finding ways to go back to school

Should You Go Back to School? 7 Things to Consider

Going back to school has the potential to boost your career possibilities and your income. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you figure out what's best for you.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] A CompTIA A+-certified IT worker sits in a server room and works on a black desktop computer.

What Is the CompTIA A+ Certification? A Certification to Start Your IT Career

The CompTIA A+ certification is designed to help you land an entry-level position in IT by ensuring you know the basics of working with hardware, networks, and computer systems.

February 26, 2021

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[Featured image] A project manager in a blue button-down leans against a whiteboard with colorful post-it notes on it.

How to Get a PMP Certification: An Overview

With over a million certification holders worldwide, the PMP is widely recognized and has been linked to multiple benefits for project managers. Here's what you need to know to get started.

February 22, 2021

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[Featured image] Two machine learning professionals discuss machine learning algorithms on their computer.

What Is a Business Intelligence Analyst? Making Data-Driven Business Decisions

Business intelligence analysts use data to help businesses navigate decisions. Once you have the necessary skills, there are several paths you can take to become one.

February 22, 2021

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A smiling woman in a white lace shirt sits in front of a laptop with user research data on the screen

What Is a UX Researcher? How to Get the Job

UX researchers systematically study target users to collect and analyze data that will help inform the product design process. Explore more of what a UX researcher does, reasons to pursue this career, and how to get started.

February 22, 2021

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[Featured image] Two coworkers wearing black tops work on a user design (UX) project with a laptop in a conference room with a glass wall.

11 UX Certifications and Bootcamps for All Skill Levels

Enrolling in a certification or bootcamp can help you build or strengthen in-demand UX design skills and experience.

February 22, 2021

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