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Looking After Your Mental Health At Work
We all need a little help sometimes. Worldwide, nearly one in seven people suffers from mental health issues. These can affect more than just our... Read More
World Water Day 2022-Making the Invisible Visible.
Sustainability and preserving our planet are very close to our hearts here at Alison. As part of our commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development... Read More
Earn While You Learn as an Alison Affiliate
There’s more to Alison than you think! Free Education, Career Guidance, Mental Wellness, and Affiliate Income. Alison offers more than just... Read More
The Music of Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day
Alison HQ is in Galway, Ireland, so naturally, we are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, or as its also known: St. Paddy’s Day. Not only in our... Read More
Empower Yourself With Alison Online Courses
Discover how Alison can help you realise your career dreams, find fulfilment in your work or personal life or complete your education. If that... Read More
Making A Few Small Changes At Home That Lead To Big Changes At Work
We all do our best to try and manage our work lives every day, but it’s a fast-paced, at times chaotic world out there, and we’re not... Read More
Going Back To Work With A Returnship
So you’ve decided to get back into the swing of things and return to the wonderful world of employment. Regardless of the reason you left all those... Read More
Sustainable jobs for a future-proof career!
Rising global temperatures and sea levels, threatened biodiversity and increased pollution all make for grave uncertainties when it comes to the... Read More
5 high paying jobs that don’t require a college degree!
As both the educational and professional landscapes continue to change and develop radically, an increasing number of high paying jobs don’t... Read More
Launching Alison’s 14 Day Empowerment Challenge!
The New Year offers everyone the opportunity for a fresh start and brings new beginnings, energy and enthusiasm. If you harness that potential... Read More
How Alison is helping to educate the children of migrants in the UAE
As part of his role as Alison CEO, Mike Feerick travels around the world promoting Alison’s goal of free universal education and encouraging... Read More
Enterprise Resource Planning – Essential for business success
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is the coordinated and integrated management of a business’ various departments and operations. ERP is... Read More
The Complete Guide to Customer Relationship Management
A business’ most important asset is their customer base. Customers can make or break a business, so successfully managing that relationship is... Read More
By 2030, 2/3 of all jobs will require Soft Skills
Soft Skills are becoming increasingly essential for career success and mobility. If you’re looking for a quickfire way to invest in your... Read More
Study Smart And Save Time With These 6 Tips
Trying to balance life’s day-to-day commitments and studying can be quite overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are 6 tips to... Read More
Leverage your First Aid skills into workplace success!
The pandemic has confirmed that workplace health and safety is essential for the successful day to day running, and long term survival, of a... Read More
The Alison Career Guide – Personalised for your Course Needs and Career Dreams!
The Alison Career Guide is the one stop career encyclopedia that provides you with everything you need to successfully embark on your career of... Read More
5 unique & interesting courses to improve your day-to-day well being
Maintaining your mental and physical health can feel like a full-time job. While we all know that a mindfulness retreat or a yoga programme would be... Read More
12 Life Hacks to save you time and spare you stress!
Life hacks are quick, simple (but not always obvious!) shortcuts for performing everyday tasks that take up more time than they should. While there... Read More
5 Ways to Make Your Workplace Greener
Combating climate change is the civic duty of each and every individual on the planet. How we heat our homes, get from A to B and feed our families... 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