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Data Analyst
Collect, organize, and transform data to make informed decisions.
Great if you like:
$90,500 median salary ¹ 82,489 jobs available ¹
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Graphic Designer
Blend art, typography, color, and layout to create engaging and effective designs for various projects.
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$60,000 median salary ¹ 43,217 jobs available ¹
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Content Creator
Develop and produce engaging digital content to connect with and inform the target audience, aligning with the organization’s goals.
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$62,600 median salary ¹ 11,846 jobs available ¹
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Junior Software Developer
Assist the development team by learning the codebase, writing code, fixing bugs, and gathering user feedback.
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$134,000 median salary ¹ 616,458 jobs available ¹
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Project Manager
Oversee the planning and execution of projects to ensure they’re successful.
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$102,800 median salary ¹ 336,402 jobs available ¹
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Cybersecurity Professional
Develop strategies to protect organizations from cyber-attacks and disruptions.
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$119,700 median salary ¹ 147,973 jobs available ¹
UX Designer
Make digital and physical products easier and more enjoyable to use.
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$121,200 median salary ¹ 70,778 jobs available ¹
IT Support Specialist
Evaluate and troubleshoot technology issues so equipment runs smoothly.
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$56,200 median salary ¹ 318,249 jobs available ¹
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Digital Marketer
Define and develop digital strategies to deliver business growth through online channels.
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$61,300 median salary ¹ 81,463 jobs available ¹
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Data Scientist
Extract and analyze data to make informed business decisions.
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$138,100 median salary ¹ 69,304 jobs available ¹
Supply Chain Analyst
Streamline supply chain operations and drive efficiency through data analysis, issue resolution, compliance oversight, and relationship building.
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$65,900 median salary ¹ 49,583 jobs available ¹
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Product Manager
Oversee the entirety of a product's lifecycle, from conception to launch, and collaborate with engineering teams and business departments.
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$140,200 median salary ¹ 135,215 jobs available ¹
¹ Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023)
² Coursera Platform Data, all time
³ Most designed to be completed in 6 months, with 10 hours or less of work per week
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Canada
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