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[Featured image] A software developer coding in Python on her laptop.

What Is Python Used For? A Beginner’s Guide

Python has become one of the most popular programming languages in the world in recent years. It's used in everything from machine learning to building websites and software testing. It can be used by developers and non-developers alike.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured Image] An Agile coach presents a graph to a team.

Agile Methodology: Principles, Uses and Framework

Agile is an approach to project management that leans heavily on short time frames, adaptability, and iteration.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] An MBA student attends a lecture on her laptop computer. She's sitting at a table next to a window.

Is an Online MBA Worth It? The Return on Your Investment

Online MBAs can be worth it if you're prioritizing cost and flexibility and are ready to embrace online interaction with your peers and professors.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] A social media manager sits at a desk with a desktop computer.

What's a Social Media Manager? And How to Become One

Learn more about what it takes to succeed as a social media manager and the skills you'll need to become one.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] A project manager is discussing the life cycle of a project with a coworker.

10 PMI Certifications to Level Up Your Project Management Career in 2025

From the associate level CAPM to the portfolio management credential PfMP, the Project Management Institute (PMI) offers several certifications for project managers at stages levels in their careers.

March 30, 2021

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Should You Go Back to School? 7 Things to Consider

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

March 30, 2021

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