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[Feature Image] An EMT in a white button-down shirt with a stethoscope around their neck stands outside the rear of an ambulance.

EMT vs. Paramedic: What’s the Difference?

EMTs and paramedics both save lives, but what they’re qualified to do and their role during an emergency aren’t the same. Find out how these important roles differ and how you can join them.

July 27, 2022

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[Featured image] An entry-level sales representative speaks with a potential customer via a video chat on a laptop.

6 Entry-Level Sales Jobs + How to Get One

Explore entry-level jobs in sales and the steps you can take to launch your sales career.

July 26, 2022

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[Featured image] A nurse in blue scrubs stands in a hospital hallway with a tablet in their hands after earning their post master's certificate.

What Is a Post-Master's Certificate? A Guide

Prepare for advanced practice roles in nursing with a post-master's certificate. Learn whether this credential is a good fit for your career goals.

July 26, 2022

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[Featured image] A man sits in his home office thinking about how to use decision trees in machine learning.

Decision Trees in Machine Learning: Two Types (+ Examples)

Decision trees are a supervised learning algorithm often used in machine learning. Explore what decision trees are and how you might use them in practice.

July 25, 2022

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