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8 Social Media Platforms You Should Be Using Right Now
By Rahul R. – Increasing your online presence can help your personal and professional development in so many ways. From getting noticed, to... Read More
Top 4 Easy-to-Start Hobbies
Have you ever wanted to start something new, but just don’t know what it should be? Or maybe you tried something but it was too complicated, or you... Read More
4 Steps For Starting A Science Career
By Sarah K. I’ve always been so impressed by scientists. I really enjoyed science in school. It’s just so interesting, and the things you can do... Read More
White Paper: Mastering ISO 9001:2015 – Online Training Courses for Quality Management Excellence
By S. M. Waqas Imam ISO 9001:2015 is the world’s most widely adopted quality management standard, helping businesses of all sizes, from local coffee... Read More
Why I Decided To Start and Stick With Yoga
By Omar B. There is something in my house I am scared of. It’s a totally normal item. It’s a game actually, my kids play it all the time. I used to... Read More
How to Find Time For Learning
By Sarah K. – One of the most difficult things about learning online is just finding the time. Maybe you did manage to start a course, but... Read More
4 Tricks For Setting Great Goals For Yourself
By Sarah K. – It’s happened to so many of us. We try to set goals, but then we can’t think of any good ones. Or maybe we do set goals that we... Read More
5 Easy Steps for Boosting Your Skill Set
By Rahul R. – Improving your skill set is one of the best things you can do to develop your career. Getting that promotion, finding a new job,... Read More
10 Proven Ways To Improve Your Online Visibility
Recruitment processes are becoming more and more digital and employers are looking for talent online. As a job seeker, it’s important for you... Read More
Sometimes It Feels Like You’re Stuck. That’s OK.
By Maria T. – A few years ago I met up with a friend who I hadn’t seen in two years. She had so much news to tell me. She had moved country a... Read More
South Africa Youth@Work – Empowering Young People with the Power of Alison
Youth@Work is a South African organisation devoted to providing access to work placement, internships and educational programmes to young people in... Read More
8 Hobbies That Make You Smarter (According to Science)
Finding the time to devote to self-improvement can be a real struggle. Work, family and social obligations, and rest & recuperation all come... Read More
Alison wins the EESC Civil Solidarity Prize
Alison is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Civil Solidarity Prize by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) for the... Read More
White Paper: Why Study ISO 45001 H&S Management
By S. M. Waqas Imam – ISO 45001 is an internationally agreed standard for occupational health and safety management systems published by the... Read More
White Paper: The Importance of Incoterms Training
By Kishan Kanodia – Incoterms is short for “international commercial terms”, and refers to a set of internationally recognized shipping terms... Read More
8 Most Common English Grammar Mistakes We Make
When it comes to language, it’s easy to make English grammar mistakes, even as native speakers. Here are the 8 most commonly made errors to... Read More
Where Are You Going? How Can You Get There?
By Maria T. Do you know where you are going in life? A lot of people don’t. If you have a clear idea of where you want to be in a few years, you... Read More
The Top 5 Skills Computer Programmers Everywhere Need
By Francisco P. Did you know that computer programming is predicted to be the most in-demand career of the next decade? Almost every major task a... Read More
Get Inspired With These Top 10 Most Satisfying Jobs
Some jobs have great pay, some offer immense satisfaction, and some make a huge difference in the lives of people. Satisfying jobs are a combination... Read More
4 Reasons I’m Delighted I Learned Carpentry
By Philip S. It’s simple: carpentry is an amazing skill. A few years ago I was sitting at my desk, doing some work, when suddenly the desk just... 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