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  • What Is a Medical Assistant Externship? And How to Get One

    What Is a Medical Assistant Externship? And How to Get One

    Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on September 4, 2026
    For aspiring medical assistants, an externship is where classroom training turns into real-world experience. You’ll work in a healthcare setting, interact with patients, practice clinical skills, and learn how a medical team actually operates day to day. It can also be an important bridge into your first medical assistant job. This is especially important for a recent graduate of a CCMA program....
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  • CCMA vs. CMA: Which Medical Assistant Certification Is Right for You?

    CCMA vs. CMA: Which Medical Assistant Certification Is Right for You?

    Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on August 12, 2026
    If you’re researching how to become a medical assistant, you’ve probably come across two credentials again and again: the CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) and the CMA (Certified Medical Assistant). Both are nationally recognized certifications that can prepare you for medical assistant jobs. Both require you to pass a certification exam. Both cost <$200. And despite the slight...
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  • What's Changing on the PMP Exam in July 2026

    What's Changing on the PMP Exam in July 2026

    Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on July 29, 2026
    The PMP certification just got its most significant overhaul since 2021. On July 9, 2026, PMI officially launched an updated exam aligned with the PMBOK Guide Eighth Edition – one that reflects how project management has actually evolved, not how it looked a decade ago. If you're considering your PMP, mid-study, or just curious what all the buzz is about, here's a clear breakdown of what changed...
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  • What Does a Medical Assistant Actually Do?

    What Does a Medical Assistant Actually Do?

    Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on August 28, 2026
    If you're drawn to healthcare but not ready to commit to years of nursing school or a clinical degree, medical assisting is one of the most accessible entry points into the field. It's also one of the most in-demand: the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 15% job growth for medical assistants through 2033. And unlike many healthcare roles, you can get there in months rather than years. But "acc...
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  • The Most Practical Way Into AI? It Might Be Machine Learning Engineering

    The Most Practical Way Into AI? It Might Be Machine Learning Engineering

    Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on June 24, 2026
    Machine learning engineering is part software engineering, part data science, and entirely focused on getting AI models out of research notebooks and into production systems that real businesses actually run on. The role doesn't get as much attention as "data scientist" or "AI engineer," but it may be the most practical entry point into the field right now – especially as companies shift from ex...
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  • Earn While You Learn AI: Nick’s Experience in Flatiron School’s Apprenticeship Program

    Earn While You Learn AI: Nick’s Experience in Flatiron School’s Apprenticeship Program

    Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on June 18, 2026
    When Nick Driver decided to pivot into AI and data science, he didn’t want to just learn theory – he wanted real experience. That’s what drew him to Flatiron School’s Work-Integrated Immersive, where students split their time between coursework and a paid apprenticeship. In this interview, Nick walks us through what it’s actually like to “earn while you learn,” from working on an education app t...
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  • How a Senior Oracle Engineer Uses Educative to Stay Ahead of AI

    How a Senior Oracle Engineer Uses Educative to Stay Ahead of AI

    Liz Eggleston
    Liz Eggleston
    Updated on May 27, 2026
    As AI reshapes what it means to be a software engineer, staying current requires more than just keeping up with the news – it requires deliberate, hands-on learning. Nishal Pattan is a Senior Software Engineer at Oracle's OCI Enterprise Engineering org, where he's building AI agents to power enterprise-wide knowledge search and IT troubleshooting. He's also been an...
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