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National Career Development Month
It’s often been said that ‘every pot has a lid’, or ‘every lock has a key’. What this means is that there is something for everyone. Similarly, when... Read More
International Stress Awareness Week
It’s holiday season and ideally, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s a season that brings guests, travel (if you’re lucky), shopping,... Read More
7 Ways to Finish the Year Strong
It feels like just yesterday when we were welcoming the new year and looking ahead to 2022. Now with just two months left of the year, it’s a good... Read More
Industry Spotlight: Copywriter
They are the wordsmiths. The ones whose words stay with us long after the ink has dried. These individuals know not just how to tell a story but... Read More
The Top 7 Languages You Should Learn
‘Guten tag’, ‘Olá’, ‘Konnichiwa’, ‘Bonjour’, ‘Nǐ hǎo’, ‘Ciao’, and ‘Hello’. Just like that, you have learned how to say hello in seven languages.... Read More
Montessori Teaching – Enabling Skillset to a Fulltime Career
The Montessori teaching method is recognized as one of the best methods for early childhood education. This tried and tested method is a rich... Read More
Your Alison Affiliate FAQs Answered
Good news is better when it is shared. At the core of Alison is a desire to empower people through education. Through learning, individuals are able... Read More
Alison Publisher Spotlight: Graham Van Brunt
Engineering is a vast discipline with many streams you can follow. The engineering field is where critical thinkers and problem-solvers unite to... Read More
How to Give and Receive Feedback
When we think, let alone hear the term “feedback”, we can become paralyzed at the thought of what we’ll hear about our performance. If you’re... Read More
Make Mental Health a Priority
For many years, the focus was on being physically fit and thinking about financial wellness. Little or no attention was paid to mental health.... Read More
Quiet Quitting & Acting Your Wage
What do you do when you’re feeling overworked, underpaid, unheard, and perhaps unappreciated at work? Ordinarily, you would arrange a meeting with... Read More
Industry Corner: Flight Attendant
An impeccable uniform and pulling their suitcases behind them. Cabin crew. Stewardesses. Air hostesses. And now more popularly known as flight... Read More
European Day of Languages
Language is a structured form of communication that uses words and expressions by a group of people in a particular region or country. Language is a... Read More
Alison Publisher Spotlight: SFA
We all dream of achieving financial freedom. This looks different to everyone. The common factor is that we all want to have the financial means to... Read More
Hope for Girls & Women
Women are nurturers and symbols of strength, dignity, and wisdom. Women are taking up space, breaking barriers, and cementing their place as capable... Read More
How to Recognise Fraud
Alison has issued a warning to the public to watch out for the latest online scams. As a global education platform catering for millions of... Read More
The Best Alison Affiliate Marketing Courses
Anyone can sign up to become an Alison affiliate. It’s free, simple, and easy to do. Getting the most out of the affiliate programme needs a bit... Read More
Top 10 Resumé Do’s and Don’ts
You’ve been job hunting for a while. You’ve sent out hundreds of resumés but you’ve only received a handful of callbacks from the companies you... Read More
The STAR Interview Method for Success
Interviews. The dreaded 45-minutes Q&A that stands between you and moving up the ladder or successfully making that career switch. They are... Read More
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of Cover Letters
Applying for jobs can be an arduous process. One way to get noticed by recruiters and hiring managers is by presenting a professionally crafted... Read MoreFeatured Posts
Alison: An Irish Leader in Free Online Learning
March 20, 2025
Alison, an Irish-founded online learning platform, is committed to providing free access to education for learners worldwide. Since its launch, Alison h...Read More
Africa Rising: The Future of Transformative Education in Nigeria and Beyond
March 19, 2025
In February 2025, Alison attended the Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos, Nigeria, where Alison Founder and CEO Mike Feerick delivered a keynote speech. T...Read More
Future of Jobs Report 2025: Top Skills & Roles in Demand
February 12, 2025
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 examines anticipated challenges and opportunities facing economies from 2025-2030. It harvested ...Read More
Navigating the Future of Work: Insights from the WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025
February 6, 2025
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published its Future of Jobs Report 2025. This barometer of trends across all sectors anticipates challenges and oppo...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
Free Homeschool Resources: How Alison Helped Our Family Thrive
November 6, 2024
By Carole Dolan Weed Hello, fellow homeschoolers and welcome to the Alison Homeschooling Blog! I’m very excited to be part of Alison’s mission...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 MoreDisaster 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