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Abdul Ugbede: “Alison courses have broadened my knowledge and expanded my skills.”
“My name is Abdul Ugbede, a physicist by studies and a safety and security professional by training. I have 4 years experience in safety and... Read More
Ahmed Hadaw: “Alison gave me extra help in a job interview for a big position, and I got the job!”
“My name is Ahmed Hadaw. I am 46 years old. I am from Iraq and I am a civil engineer. I am currently working as a Document Control Manager on... Read More
Thierry Nkurunziza: “Alison: a rich and inexhaustible source of knowledge”
“My name is Thierry Nkurunziza. I am Burundian and I live and work in Bujumbura in Burundi, the country of the great lakes of central Africa.... Read More
Samuel Brock: “Real legit courses.”
“My name is Samuel Flynn, born and raised in Crossville, Tennessee. I graduated from the Christian Academy of the Cumberlands and then decided... Read More
John Kiir Ater Kon: “Alison courses have change my life.”
“My name is John Kiir Ater Kon. I am from Aweil in the Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan. In 1983, when I was 5 years old, I was displaced... Read More
John Monyjok Maluth: “Learn. Practice. Live a purposeful life.”
“My name is John Monyjok Maluth (a.k.a John Shalom). I’m an independent nonfiction author of over 50 books and booklets. I love... Read More
Ronald Pius Aroho: “I’ve embraced online education with zeal.”
“My name is Ronald Pius Aroho. I’m an Accounts graduate. I’m from Uganda, where I studied and currently live. Through working with... Read More
Jecho Wahiman: “Learning is my real job.”
“My name is Jecho Wahiman. I’m from the Philippines and I have been working for an American manufacturing company for 15 years now. I... Read More
Mafusi Anna Makhuvhela: “You must be the change you want to see.”
“My name is Mafusi Anna Makhuvhela, a former student at the University of Johannesburg where I studied Marketing. In 2016, my team and I... 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