Amanda Wicks

SEO Content Manager II

Bio

Amanda Wicks has developed and produced content for New York University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and City University of New York, among other institutions. She holds a PhD in English.

Articles

[Featured image] Coursera learner Haseeb stands in front of a white background with the word "Meet" faintly visible behind him. The words "Coursera Learner" are on his left and "Meet Haseeb" are on his right.

Learning to Speak Machine: Meet Haseeb

Haseeb A. wants to work in tech as a software developer. To get started, he first had to learn one of the field’s most popular languages: Python.

October 27, 2025

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[Featured image] Coursera learner Eman stands in front of a mixed-color background of red, pink, and blue with the word "Meet" faintly visible behind her. The words "Coursera Learner" are on her left and "Meet Eman" are on her right.

From Solving Customer Problems to Finding Customer Patterns: Meet Eman

Eman B. began learning project management and data analysis to keep up with her evolving career. With her Coursera Plus subscription, she found a "launchpad for integration, creativity, and impact."

October 27, 2025

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[Featured image] Coursera learner Facundo stands in front of a green background with the word "Meet" faintly visible behind him. The words "Coursera Learner" are on his left and "Meet Facundo" are on his right.

The High School Senior Seeking an “Extra Edge”: Meet Facundo

Argentinian learner Facundo N. set about strengthening his skills in front-end development to bolster what he was learning at his technical high school.

October 23, 2025

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[Featured image] Coursera learner Anas stands in front of a multi-colored background with the word "Meet" faintly visible behind him. The words "Coursera Learner" are on his left and "Meet Anas" are on his right.

The Doctor Leveling Up His Data Skills: Meet Anas

Coursera learner Anas A. set about strengthening his data analysis abilities and building project management skills to support his work in clinical research settings.

October 21, 2025

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[Featured image] Coursera learner Ijenwa sits holding her digital marketing certificates in front of a mixed-color background of blue, pink, and purple. The word "Meet" is faintly visible behind her. The words "Coursera Learner" are on her left and "Meet Ijenwa" are on her right.

Improving Patient Communication: Why a Lab Scientist Learned Digital Marketing

Nigeria-based learner Ijenwa O. works in health care, but chose to learn more about digital marketing to improve her communication skills with patients.

October 2, 2025

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