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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] A woman with red curly hair smiles while studying the OSI model on her laptop computer in her home office.

OSI Model: An Overview

The open systems interconnection (OSI) model is a multi-layered framework for network communications. Explore the OSI model below, including each layer that allows it to operate.

October 7, 2024

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[Featured Text]: A young person carries books as they walk on a college campus and reflects on what does HBCU stand for.

HBCU, What Does It Stand For?

HBCU stands for historically Black colleges and universities, a group accounting for 3 percent of institutions in the United States. Explore the benefits of attending and the history of HBCUs.

October 7, 2024

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[Featured Image] A young traveler uses augmented reality on their smartphone to get directions in an unfamiliar location.

What Is Augmented Reality?

Augmented reality technology adds virtual information to physical objects and places. Discover how augmented reality works, why it’s essential, and how to build a career in this exciting tech area.

October 7, 2024

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[Featured Image] A young student in a yellow shirt sits at a table, writing in a notebook and looking at a laptop, as they study for the PSAT.

Your 2026 Guide to the PSAT

The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a practice test students can use to help prepare for the SAT. Explore the components of the PSAT, what’s on the test, and how to prepare for it.

October 7, 2024

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[Featured Image] A person looks at their phone and smiles as they assess the effectiveness of their Facebook advertising campaign.

What Is Facebook Advertising? Overview and Benefits

Discover what Facebook advertising is, how it works, and how to use it for your business.

October 7, 2024

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[Featured Image] A person wearing a hard hat and gloves works as an electrician, one of the highest paying trade jobs currently available, using a multimeter to check for an electrical current in a private home.

The Highest Paying Trade Jobs

Are you looking for high-paying, in-demand careers that don’t require a four-year degree? You can earn $60,000 or more annually in a skilled trade, and the opportunities continue growing.

October 7, 2024

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