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World Wellbeing Week
If you don’t make time to care for your wellness, your mind, body and soul will force you to make time for your illness. World Wellbeing Week (27... Read More
Your TEFL Guide to the World
To learn another language is to be at home anywhere. To teach English is to open the doors to the world. The covid-19 pandemic, if anything, has... Read More
The Dangers of Stress and How To Manage It
Stress is an ordinary part of everyday life. Young or old. Male and female. Employed or unemployed. Students. We all experience stress to a certain... Read More
Busted: 5 Mental Health Myths Debunked
We all experience stress at some point in our lives. The stressors may be work-related, family issues, illness, financial worries, and in the past... Read More
Keeping Burnout at Bay – How Knowing Yourself can Help.
Have you ever felt like you’re carrying the world on your shoulders and that no matter what you do and how hard you work, you just can’t seem... Read More
Our CEO, Mike Feerick, Takes to the Road to Hear How Alison is Changing Lives in Africa
We are excited to announce that we will be a sponsor of this year’s eLearning Africa conference. Our Founder and CEO, Mike Feerick, shares his... Read More
Find a Career that is Right for You
Finding a career that is right for you is no small task, whether you are just starting out, looking for a change or returning to work after being... Read More
Having A Side Hustle For Extra Income
Let’s be honest: the last few years have been difficult for all of us. Many of us are struggling to make ends meet or are locked in unpleasant... Read More
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 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 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