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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 it’s also known: St. Paddy’s Day. Not only in... 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 More
10 Courses to help you Upskill for a Management Role!
Essential to every manager is the ability to successfully get projects over the line. If you’re seeking a promotion that will bring you more... Read More
Conor O’Loughlin: “You form friendships very easily through music.”
Conor O’Loughlin is a concertina player from Corofin in County Clare. He has been playing since he was 8 years old and has won a host of... Read More
5 Courses for a Strong Professional Foundation – Whatever Your Industry!
Certain skills are necessary to succeed in particular sectors. Accountants need to balance books, electricians need to wire plugs, and salespeople... 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