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Gamification in the Workplace: Real Results from 56K+ Learners
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%
Disengaged learners cost organisations millions in lost productivity, higher turnover, and stalled capability growth. According to Gallup, employee... Read More
How to Build a Daily Learning Habit (And Actually Stick to It)
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,... Read More
New Feature: Stay on Top of Your Mental Health with Regular Check-Ins
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,... Read More
Assessments: Identifying High-Potential Employees
It is a truth universally acknowledged that organisations must invest in their people to enable growth. Identifying and upskilling future leaders is... Read More
Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential Through Free Online Education
Africa is on the brink of a major change in their economy. With 70% of its population under the age of 30, and half of the global workforce... Read More
Africa Rising: The Future of Transformative Education in Nigeria and Beyond
In February 2025, Alison attended the Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos, Nigeria, where Alison Founder and CEO Mike Feerick delivered a keynote... Read More
Future of Jobs Report 2025: Top Skills & Roles in Demand
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 examines anticipated challenges and opportunities facing economies from 2025-2030. It... Read More
Navigating the Future of Work: Insights from the WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published its Future of Jobs Report 2025. This barometer of trends across all sectors anticipates challenges and... Read More
Free Homeschool Resources: How Alison Helped Our Family Thrive
By Carole Dolan Weed Hello, fellow homeschoolers and welcome to the Alison Homeschooling Blog! I’m very excited to be part of Alison’s... Read More
LMS and a Shoestring L&D Budget: Making the Impossible, Possible
It is common knowledge that traditional training methods fail woefully in the fast-changing business world, leading to a widespread call for... Read More
Mastering Emergency Response: Why Life-Saving Certifications Are Essential
The importance of being able to act effectively in a world where emergencies could be sudden and irresistible cannot be overstated. Alison, in... Read More
Continuing Education for Nurses: How Online Learning Supports Lifelong Professional Growth
You knew when you graduated from nursing school that your educational journey wasn’t over. Continuing education is as critical for nurses as the... Read More
Defying the Odds: Kelia Conteh Jr. CEM’s Journey Through Online Learning
In the heart of Sierra Leone, during the devastating Ebola outbreak of 2014, a story of determination, resilience, and transformation unfolded. This... 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 MoreGamification 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 MoreGamified 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