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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 More
10 Practical Tips to Save Money Everyday
Most of us would like to save money, whether it’s for a new car, new home, your child’s education, a holiday, or just a rainy day fund.... Read More
10 Freelancing Opportunities Waiting for You!
As industries continue to change and evolve, the labour market changes with them. Disruptive technology, pandemics (!), shifts in consumers habits,... Read More
Enter the Matrix – 5 Fantastic Jobs in Cyber Security
As more and more business moves online, profits and opportunities in the online sector continue to rise. But it’s not just the positives that... Read More
7 Great Hobbies To Start This September
Regardless of what age you are, September brings with it that “back to school” feeling. The summer is over and your bodyclock starts... Read More
5 Courses to Help You Win the Web!
Even before the pandemic made working from their computer a given for a huge portion of the workforce, more and more people have been turning to the... Read More
5 Courses to Bring Some Music into Your Life
Online streaming services mean that it’s never been simpler to listen to music. Whether you’re at home, at work or on the go, all of... Read More
An Interview with Jacob Cass of JUST Creative
Jacob Cass is a brand designer and educator, as well as the founder of JUST Creative, an award-winning branding and design consultancy and blog.... Read More
5 Ways to Boost Your Productivity and Your Earning Power!
Productivity is a very difficult skill to measure. It’s not something you can get a degree in or pass a test to prove you have it. But... Read More
Future-Proof Your Career: Develop an Intentional Learning Mindset
The world of work is always evolving. The skillset needed to succeed in a particular field changes every year as technology evolves, and the role of... Read More
The Ultimate Job Interview Checklist
A recent poll we conducted among our Learners on how best to prepare for a job interview yielded some surprising results. Our survey revealed that... Read More
Engineering – A Booming Job Market
If you’re currently reading this blog on your phone or computer then you are benefiting from some spectacular feats of engineering. Reading an... Read More
Getting Started in Industrial Engineering
Engineering can be a daunting field to break into, but also a very lucrative one. Talented engineers have little issue in finding work as they are... Read More
The Three Keys to Project Management
Project management is perhaps one of the most important skillsets to have within any organisation. Every successful organisation, be they companies... Read More
Discovering the Depth of the English Language
English is one of the world’s most widely spoken languages, with the second-highest number of native speakers and the highest number of total... Read More
The Business of Mental Health
A successful leader in business will always have a lot on their plate. With all of the duties that come with such a position, it can be easy to lose... Read More
4 Simple Steps to Improve Your Mental Health
Mental health is a vitally important aspect of all of our lives. Unfortunately, it’s quite poorly understood. There are a lot of... Read More
The Top 7 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
To become an entrepreneur requires hard work and bucketloads of self-belief, that’s a given. To join the elite group of successful... Read More
5 Easy Ways You Can Be More Productive
In a world where time is king, being more productive with your day is the key to success. Here are Alison’s top 5 tips to make you more... 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