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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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Data scientist presents her findings in a meeting

What Is a Data Scientist? Salary, Skills, and How to Become One

A data scientist uses data to understand and explain the phenomena around them, and help organizations make better decisions.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] An information security analyst wearing black headphones and a patterned tank top works at a monitor with a printer to their right and colleagues in the background.

How to Become an Information Security Analyst: Salary, Skills, and More

Information security analysts keep organizations' data safe. You can become one by getting a certification, building the right skills, or earning a related degree.

March 30, 2021

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Two finance degree students exploring their career options on a laptop outside on campus

What Can You Do with a Finance Degree? 7 Career Paths for 2025

As a finance professional, you can ensure businesses and nonprofits operate smoothly and ethically or help individuals achieve their dreams. Explore seven career paths a finance degree can prepare you for.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] A young woman stands in an office smiling at the camera.

How to Pay for Graduate School: 8 Ways

There are several strategies you can use to cover your graduate school costs, including foreign and domestic service, scholarships, employer tuition assistance, loans, and deferring enrollment.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] Network administrator works on a laptop in an open-plan office

What Is a Network Administrator? A Career Guide

Network administrators make sure the computer networks of an organization are secure and working well.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] Students learn big data concepts in a classroom.

What Is Big Data? A Layperson's Guide

Big data is the vast amount of data that can be studied to show patterns, trends, and associations. Explore the basics of big data, how it's used, the industries that use it most, and how you can pursue a career in big data.

March 30, 2021

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