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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]: Team of financial analysts analyzing the organization's financial processes to help improve its profitability.

What Is Financial Analytics? Skills, Jobs, Salary, and More

Learn about the degree, technical skills and experience needed for a career in financial analytics. Find out more about this field and average salaries for financial analytics jobs.

March 16, 2025

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[Featured image] Three people stand around a computer in a server room.

What Are Ephemeral Ports?

Ephemeral ports are temporary ports used in network and internet communications. Learn more about what these ports are and how they function.

March 16, 2025

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[Featured Image] A professional leads an employee training session around a table in an office.

Employee Training: What It Is and Why It's Important

Employee training benefits employees and the organisations that hire them. Learn why you need it and how you can implement it into your business.

March 16, 2025

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[Featured Image] A person in a light blue button-down presents data to their coworkers using insights gleaned from edge computing technology.

Edge Computing vs Cloud Computing: Differences and Use Cases

Compare, contrast, and identify real-world applications of edge and cloud computing.

March 16, 2025

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[Featured image] A person packs boxes for their ecommerce business from home and leans over table doing calculations on the calculator.

How to Start an E-commerce Business: A 2025 Guide

Discover how to build the e-commerce business of your dreams with the help of this handy how-to guide.

March 16, 2025

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[Featured image] Accounts look over ledgers on a library table

Double-Entry Accounting: What It Is and How It Works

Double-entry accounting can help improve accuracy in a business’s financial record keeping. Discover the basics and see examples of double-entry bookkeeping.

March 16, 2025

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