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[Featured Image] A person in a red sweater and glasses sits at a desk and works with data on both their phone and their laptop using cloud computing services.

What Is Cloud Computing? 15 FAQs for Beginners

Start with the basics and work your way up to advanced cloud computing concepts with this FAQ-style guide.

March 17, 2025

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[Featured Image] A business owner sits at a computer in a virtual meeting with a coffee cup and discusses how Web3 technology may impact their company.

What Is Web3? (+ How Does It Work?)

As the internet evolves, discover Web3's potential, how it differs from Web 2.0, and explore various job opportunities in this cutting-edge field for a dynamic career.

March 17, 2025

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[Featured Image] A web designer and web developer look at a computer while they work together on creating a website.

Web Designer vs Web Developer: How the Jobs Differ

Web designers create a website’s look and feel, and web developers create the code to make it work. Designers and developers often work together, but their job functions are different.

March 17, 2025

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[Featured image] A project management team meets during a time of VUCA at their company.

What Is VUCA?

VUCA stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. A constant in business, it’s a vital concept for today's project manager to understand.

March 17, 2025

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[Featured image] Two video game designers are standing in front of a desktop computer working on a video game level. There are two plants on the desk and windows covered with curtains.

What Is a Video Game Designer? Career Overview + FAQ

Learn what a video game designer does, the average salary, and the skills and education expected for this career path.

March 17, 2025

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[Featured image] Job candidate smiles at their tablet as they log on for a video interview with a hiring manager in an open office space.

How to Create a Video Essay for Your College Application

Some US colleges or universities may accept or require a video essay in lieu of the traditional written essay as part of the college application process.

March 17, 2025

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