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[Featured Image] Scrum roles are represented as a Scrum team assembles in a conference room and discusses tasks using a whiteboard and sticky notes.

The 3 Scrum Roles and Responsibilities Explained

A Scrum team is made up of three roles: the Scrum master, the product owner, and the development team members. Explore the responsibilities and average salary of each position.

August 17, 2021

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[Featured Image] Two women are at a material supplier discussing what they need, one person is holding a clipboard while the other is pointing to materials.

Product Manager vs. Project Manager: What’s the Difference?

A product manager is in charge of a product's success from the beginning to end of its lifecycle, while project managers shepherd projects to completion. `

August 10, 2021

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Student walking around campus

How to Get Your First Job: A Guide

Getting your first job can be a confusing process. Here's a guide on how to navigate it.

August 10, 2021

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[Featured image] A young woman sits at a table in a cafe writing a resume for her first job on a laptop computer with stickers on it. She has a cup of coffee in front of her on the table.

How to Make a Resume for Your First Job (+ Template)

A resume is a document you use to show potential employers your qualifications. Learn how to build your first resume, even with no prior work experience.

August 10, 2021

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[Featured image] A cybersecurity analyst in a yellow blazer works on a laptop at a desk with floating bookshelves behind them.

What Is the CompTIA Security+ (Plus) Certification? 2025 Guide

Learn more about this popular entry-level credential and how to earn it.

August 10, 2021

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[Featured Image] A woman working as a Scrum Master is smiling and putting post-it notes on a window.

7 In-Demand Scrum Master Certifications 2025

A Scrum certification can put you on the path to becoming a Scrum Master and up your project management skills. Here are seven of them.

August 5, 2021

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