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[Featured Image] A real estate appraiser with a tablet is in a neighborhood gathering competitive intelligence for a business meeting.

A Guide to Competitive Intelligence

Competitive intelligence gives you the information you need to make the best strategic business decisions. Discover why competitive intelligence is important and how it can help you gain a competitive edge.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A person 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 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A person works on memory retention exercises while sitting at their desk at home in front of their 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 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A real estate appraiser with a tablet is in a neighborhood gathering competitive intelligence for a business meeting.

A Guide to Competitive Intelligence

Competitive intelligence gives you the information you need to make the best strategic business decisions. Discover why competitive intelligence is important and how it can help you gain a competitive edge.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person 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 22, 2024

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Top courses for career development

University of California, Santa Cruz

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Goal Setting

4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Goodwill Industries International

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Talent Pipelining, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

Build toward a degree

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
458 reviews

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Graphic Design, System Configuration, Self-Awareness, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting, Design Software, Optimism, Creative Design, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Adobe Photoshop, Lifelong Learning

Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

[Featured Image] A human resources professional explains exempt vs. non-exempt employees to a new team member who is onboarding.

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees: What's the Difference?

When hiring employees, it is essential to determine how to classify them for compensation purposes. Explore the primary details you need to know about exempt and non-exempt employee statuses in more detail.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] Two young professionals shadow a professional mentor during their practicum as they learn about job responsibilities in a particular field.

What Is a Practicum?

If you’ve never heard of a practicum, you might be surprised to learn of its benefits. Explore what a practicum is, the experience it provides, and the fields that require practicums as part of your education.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured image] Learner Bonginkosi Biyela, who found Coursera Coach to be helpful, poses in front of a blue Coursera background.

‘A Game Changer’: How a Product Analyst Strengthened His Learning with the AI Tool Coursera Coach

When Bonginkosi Biyela wanted to transition from a job to a career, he turned to Coursera and found a crucial resource in the AI-powered guide Coach.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured Image] A smiling person, after discovering how to learn excel, sits at their desktop computer and works on invoices and spreadsheets.

How to Learn Excel

Excel is a high-demand skill across industries, and learning it can open new and exciting career opportunities. Use this guide to discover where to learn and master Excel, why it’s important, and the industries and jobs that may use it.

October 18, 2024

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[Featured Image] After applying strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, a professional woman sits with her laptop while in the office.

Strategies for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Learn about imposter syndrome in the workplace, how to recognize it, and some tips for overcoming it.

October 16, 2024

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[Featured Image] A person sits at their laptop in their home office and adds work history to LinkedIn so employers may hire them for a job.

How to Add Work History to LinkedIn

Learn how to add work history to LinkedIn so employers can find you for suitable roles.

October 15, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A college student sits at a table in a library, typing her resume on a laptop.

Resume for College Student: A Guide

With a college student resume format, you can highlight your experience, educational background, and extracurricular achievements to stand out as a strong candidate.

October 15, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person sitting at a laptop celebrates a job offer received after they learned how to get a job at Google.

How to Get a Job at Google: What You Need to Know

Explore the criteria and skills sought after by Google and the level of competition, and discover how to create a strategy for applying to and increasing your chances of landing a suitable position.

October 15, 2024

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[Featured Image] A young college student working with a laptop and notebook at a cafe considers whether they should pursue an externship vs. internship.

Externship vs. Internship: What’s the Difference?

Explore externships and internships, and how these two opportunities can help you gain experience and prepare for your career.

October 15, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person works on memory retention exercises while sitting at their desk at home in front of their 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 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A human resources professional explains exempt vs. non-exempt employees to a new team member who is onboarding.

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees: What's the Difference?

When hiring employees, it is essential to determine how to classify them for compensation purposes. Explore the primary details you need to know about exempt and non-exempt employee statuses in more detail.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Two young professionals shadow a professional mentor during their practicum as they learn about job responsibilities in a particular field.

What Is a Practicum?

If you’ve never heard of a practicum, you might be surprised to learn of its benefits. Explore what a practicum is, the experience it provides, and the fields that require practicums as part of your education.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured image] Learner Bonginkosi Biyela, who found Coursera Coach to be helpful, poses in front of a blue Coursera background.

‘A Game Changer’: How a Product Analyst Strengthened His Learning with the AI Tool Coursera Coach

When Bonginkosi Biyela wanted to transition from a job to a career, he turned to Coursera and found a crucial resource in the AI-powered guide Coach.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A smiling person, after discovering how to learn excel, sits at their desktop computer and works on invoices and spreadsheets.

How to Learn Excel

Excel is a high-demand skill across industries, and learning it can open new and exciting career opportunities. Use this guide to discover where to learn and master Excel, why it’s important, and the industries and jobs that may use it.

October 18, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] After applying strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, a professional woman sits with her laptop while in the office.

Strategies for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Learn about imposter syndrome in the workplace, how to recognize it, and some tips for overcoming it.

October 16, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person sits at their laptop in their home office and adds work history to LinkedIn so employers may hire them for a job.

How to Add Work History to LinkedIn

Learn how to add work history to LinkedIn so employers can find you for suitable roles.

October 15, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A college student sits at a table in a library, typing her resume on a laptop.

Resume for College Student: A Guide

With a college student resume format, you can highlight your experience, educational background, and extracurricular achievements to stand out as a strong candidate.

October 15, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person sitting at a laptop celebrates a job offer received after they learned how to get a job at Google.

How to Get a Job at Google: What You Need to Know

Explore the criteria and skills sought after by Google and the level of competition, and discover how to create a strategy for applying to and increasing your chances of landing a suitable position.

October 15, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A young college student working with a laptop and notebook at a cafe considers whether they should pursue an externship vs. internship.

Externship vs. Internship: What’s the Difference?

Explore externships and internships, and how these two opportunities can help you gain experience and prepare for your career.

October 15, 2024

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