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The Evolving World of Journalism as a Career
So you want to be a Journalist? The world of news writing and reporting has evolved rapidly over the past decade. With the ever-diminishing role of... Read More
Wondering How to Become Smarter?
Ever wished you were smarter? ‘Being smart’ isn’t a set human trait – like being tall, or being small – despite what many people think.... Read More
Top 10 In-Demand Soft Skills Employers Look For
Studies have shown that 94% of hiring managers believe employees with stronger soft skills have a better chance of getting hired or promoted than a... Read More
How Online Study is Breaking Down Barriers To Education in Sudan, Liberia and Iraq
Learning in a war zone – People in countries all over the world face barriers to education for different reasons. For those in war zones,... Read More
The Secret to Running Effective Meetings
We’ve all sat through disastrous meetings – the types of meetings that end without having achieved anything. Unproductive meetings are not... Read More
9 Key Steps to Smart Project Management
There’s a world of difference between projects that are taken on and carried out willy-nilly, and those that are planned with precision and finesse.... Read More
6 Tips for Mastering a New Language
With countries becoming more multicultural, the desire and need to speak a second language has never been greater. However, while many people want... Read More
Alison Providing Hope for Asylum Seekers
There are hundreds of thousands of refugees worldwide who are living in a kind of limbo while they await the processing of their asylum application.... Read More
From Refugee to Entrepreneur with Free Online Learning
Evans Mweemena Kamabwe will celebrate his fiftieth birthday in a few months and has been living in a refugee camp for 23 years. This was never part... Read More
Top 7 Life Hacks to Get What You Want
What Is Your Dream? So you’re not content with your lot, but do you know what you want in life? Take the time to reflect on your current situation... Read More
9 Online courses to a more awesome you
Self-development isn’t just about gaining more knowledge. The beauty of self-development is that it has a knock-on effect in just about every area... Read More
6 Tips for Starting an Online Business
The online retail industry is booming, and it’s only going to grow. It is estimated that 1.66 billion people around the world bought something... Read More
Top 5 Tips for Completing an Online Course
So, you’ve decided to do an online course and have chosen your field of study. You fly through the first few modules, invigorated by the course... Read More
How to Create a Winning Resumé
So you compiled your first resumé five or ten years ago. You’ve been updating it from time to time when a job comes up. You’ve managed to get it... Read More
10 Skills That Will Give An Immediate Boost To Your CV
In these days of tough, competitive job markets, you can stand out from the crowd with a strong resumé that showcases your education and skillset.... Read More
5 Steps to Building a Killer Personal Brand
As clinical as it might sound, branding yourself is the new surefire way of catapulting your career. So stiff and fast-paced is the competition,... Read More
5 Things to Remember When Trying to Finish Online Courses
By Francisco P. – As I’ve been taking my Alison courses, I’ve been learning little things that really help me to finish online courses and get... Read More
Why I Am Taking the Diet and Nutrition Course
By Omar B. – It’s time to admit it. I am not very healthy. It’s nothing serious. I don’t need to go to hospital or have emergency treatment.... Read More
So I Thought I Finished Learning A New Language
By Aminata O. – “I finished learning English!” At least, that’s what I said. This was years ago, before I knew about good online courses for... Read More
How to Find a Career That You Will Love
Do you love your career? Do you wake up knowing that today will be exciting and satisfying? So many people continue with jobs that they don’t really... Read MoreFeatured Posts
What is a Content Library? Main Features and Applications
September 5, 2025
In today’s workplaces, knowledge is abundant but often disorganised. Employees lose hours searching for resources scattered across email threads, shar...Read More
Gamification in the Workplace: Real Results from 56K+ Learners
August 15, 2025
Employee engagement isn’t just important; it’s vital. In today’s world of fast change and hybrid work, organisations must prioritise engagement to...Read More
Gamified Learning: How Organisations Can Boost Learning Engagement by 25%
August 12, 2025
Disengaged learners cost organisations millions in lost productivity, higher turnover, and stalled capability growth. According to Gallup, employee dise...Read More
How to Build a Daily Learning Habit (And Actually Stick to It)
August 11, 2025
We all want to learn more, grow faster, and keep upskilling. But let’s be honest, building a consistent learning habit is tough. Life gets busy, motiv...Read More
New Feature: Stay on Top of Your Mental Health with Regular Check-Ins
July 29, 2025
Work isn’t what it used to be. Roles are shifting, expectations are rising, and stress is showing up in new and unfamiliar ways. Now more than ever, i...Read More
Assessments: Identifying High-Potential Employees
June 6, 2025
It is a truth universally acknowledged that organisations must invest in their people to enable growth. Identifying and upskilling future leaders is cen...Read MorePopular Posts
Alison Learner Spotlight: Meet Gloria Alado
June 15, 2022
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.” – Dr Seuss If we’re honest, s...Read More
Disaster Management: Be Part of the Solution
January 15, 2025
Disasters can strike unexpectedly, but many are predictable. Would you know what to do in a crisis like a wildfire or flood? Whether natural or man-made...Read More
Alison vs Coursera and Udemy
February 17, 2025
Why Pay to Upskill When You Can Learn for Free? Thinking about advancing your career with online courses? Platforms like Coursera and Udemy claim to off...Read More
Teaching: A Noble Profession
October 5, 2023
Teachers teach all other professions. This is why teaching is considered by many people as the noblest of all professions. Teaching moulds the minds of ...Read More
John Taylor: “Alison is a truly powerful enabler.”
November 20, 2020
John Taylor is an Alison Graduate who managed a miraculous career change in just a few months thanks to Alison’s free online learning. By upskilli...Read More
Meet the African Businesses Hiring Alison’s Graduates
March 22, 2024
Looking for a job in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa or beyond? Discover how millions of Alison graduates across Africa have leveraged their certifications...Read More