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[Featured image] A UX designer is using cognitive maps to research on their laptop.

What Is a Cognitive Map?

Cognitive mapping is a method used during user experience (UX) research to create a visual representation of a user’s mental perception of a concept or process.

August 18, 2023

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[Featured image] A product manager reviews a product backlog on a large computer monitor at a desk.

What Is a Product Backlog?

Having a product backlog empowers your team to prioritize work and set realistic expectations.

August 18, 2023

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[Featured image] A person sitting in a cafe makes a purchase on a smartphone.

What Is a Buyer Persona?

Delve into your target audience using buyer personas—representations of your customers—to enhance your business’s marketing strategies with actionable insights.

August 18, 2023

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[Featured image] Man at laptop computer working on software

The 7 Data Analysis Software You Need to Know

Understand the most common data analysis software available, and learn how to gain the skills needed to land an entry-level data analysis position.

August 17, 2023

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[Featured image] A learner is researching about authentication on their laptop.

What Is Authentication?

Learn about authentication, its purpose, and how it identifies users for a server or client.

August 17, 2023

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[Featured Image] Two colleagues work side by side on Kaggle using their laptop computers.

What Is Kaggle and What Is It Used For?

Learn what Kaggle is and what it is primarily used for, including what Kaggle competitions are and how you can use Kaggle to find employment.

August 17, 2023

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