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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
Master the Art of Public Speaking – 7 Courses to Gain this Workplace Superpower
Speaking in front of an audience is not something many of us have to do regularly and so it isn’t a skill that many people can readily call... 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
Alison Recognized for 12 Best Courses by Intelligent.com
Alison is delighted to announce that our free online courses have been named among Intelligent.com’s Best Online Courses for 2021.... 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
Michael McCague: “There’s great freedom in Irish music.”
Michael McCague is a guitar and bouzouki player from County Monaghan. He’s played with a variety of outstanding traditional musicians over the... 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 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