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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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[Featured Image]: Project Manager, sitting at a desk, going over the milestone schedule for the latest project with a team member.

What Is a Milestone?

Milestones help keep projects on track by measuring progress in a project schedule. Learn more about milestones and explore an example, as well as how to develop your project management skills.

October 15, 2024

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[Featured image] A project manager builds a work schedule for a statement of work (SOW) on a tablet.

What Is a Statement of Work (SOW)?

A statement of work is the first step in starting a new project. Learn about what should go into a SOW and how it differs from the scope of work.

October 15, 2024

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[Featured Image] An HR business partner conducts an interview with a potential new candidate.

What Does an HR Business Partner Do? Your 2026 Guide

Discover what HR business partners do and what a career that mixes business and human resources tasks and skills might be like to see if it’s the right choice for you.

October 14, 2024

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[Featured Image] A mother and daughter look at a laptop screen together as they try to figure out if colleges look at weighted or unweighted GPAs.

Do Colleges Look At Weighted or Unweighted GPAs?

Your high school GPA can majorly impact whether colleges admit you or not. In this article, we'll explore exactly what college admissions officers are looking for regarding your grades and more.

October 14, 2024

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[Featured Text]: A real estate agent shows a home to prospective buyers who explored realtor vs. real estate agent before hiring someone.

Realtor vs. Real Estate Agent: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between a Realtor and a real estate agent to advance your real estate career. Explore the realtor versus real estate agent distinction and start planning your future.

October 14, 2024

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[Featured Image] Using skills learned from her business analyst certification, a businesswoman holding a laptop presents data to her colleague.

Business Analyst Certification: What You Need to Know in 2026

Business analysts boost company efficiency with data-driven decisions. If you’re considering a future career in this field, read on to learn more about the different types of business analyst certifications, plus how to choose and prepare for a program.

October 14, 2024

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