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The Future of Work: How to Stay Relevant in a Changing Job Market
Here’s what we know for sure: Today’s market is evolving and highly competitive. Whether you’re fresh out of school, have a few working years in the... Read More
Mastering the Corporate Game: Building Strong Relationships in the Workplace
In today’s corporate world, being a good team player is essential for success. Success extends beyond mere qualifications and skills. Contrary... Read More
Write Like a Boss: Email Etiquette for Professionals
Have you ever received an email from a colleague that made you want to hide on their behalf? Or worse, been the writer of such an email and spotted... Read More
Improving Your Communication Skills
From small to medium-sized teams, remote teams, communication tools and apps, multicultural organisations, and time zone differences, the workplace... Read More
How to Use TikTok for Marketing
TikTok. The new social media “Kid on the Block”. And quickly growing in popularity as the go-to social media platform for individuals and brands... Read More
Finding Your Power as an Introvert
We are all guilty to some degree of overlooking the quiet person in the room and giving our attention and confidence to the loudest individual.... Read More
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
No one who wakes up in the morning dreams or imagines that they will come home with an illness or injury. Or that they won’t make it home. Everyone... Read More
Say ‘I Do’ to a Career as a Wedding Planner
Ah yes. The white princess ballgown dress. The suit. Bridal party. Flowers. Décor. The theme and colour scheme for the day. And of course, the cake.... Read More
AI in the Workplace
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the talk and rage. While it has been for some time now, conversations around AI have become realities across... Read More
World Health Day: Bridging the Gap in Healthcare Education
Many of us do not value health until sickness strikes, often viewing the pursuit of well-being as a distant concept reserved for older individuals,... Read More
How to Use Instagram for Marketing
For years, we’ve been posing for the ‘gram. Taking selfies of our best angles. Snaps of delicious dishes. Shots of our favourite holiday spots. And... Read More
How to Use Twitter for Marketing
Since the first tweet was posted in 2006, there have been billions of tweets published, liked, retweeted, and shared. This amount of activity has... Read More
Best Places to Learn English
Learning a new language is as exciting as it is daunting. The possibilities of knowing a second or even third language are endless. From traveling... Read More
ESL Resources for Teachers
One of the most fulfilling occupations you can pursue is teaching, yet success in this field takes more than simply academic proficiency. Teaching... Read More
Industry Corner Spotlight: Video Editor
Film and television. These are some creative pleasures we all enjoy – the plot, actors, sound and music effects, and how the story moves... Read More
International Women’s Day
Women make the world go round. They are leaders. Be it in the home, communities, the sports arena, arts, and culture, or even leading Fortune 500... Read More
Mental Health for Parents
Being a parent is both a pleasure and if we’re honest, exhausting at times. There’s the unspeakable joy in watching your heart beat outside your... Read More
Winning Hacks for Learning a New Language
Many of us grew up wishing we could speak a second or third language. Then we could work for a big multinational in bustling cities or better yet,... Read More
Outlook Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed
Every day, millions of us, whether in the office or at home, will turn on our computers or laptops and open Outlook to get the workday started. For... Read More
The Alison English Vertical
The Alison English Vertical The Alison English Vertical is a series of courses designed to be taken in order, with topics ranging from beginner to... 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