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How to Find a Career That You Will Love
Do you love your career? Do you wake up knowing that today will be exciting and satisfying? So many people continue with jobs that they don’t really... Read More
Five Ways You Can Destress Just A Little
By Priya P. – Stress is a part of life, but sometimes it can be way too big a part. Sometimes, it might feel like stress can take over... Read More
Sylvia Kaur: “Alison courses have been invaluable in helping me to carry out my work effectively.”
“My name is Sylvia Kaur. I’m a Project and Programme Manager and I have worked for companies both in the UK and the Middle East.”... Read More
8 Social Media Platforms You Should Be Using Right Now
By Rahul R. – Increasing your online presence can help your personal and professional development in so many ways. From getting noticed, to... Read More
Top 4 Easy-to-Start Hobbies
Have you ever wanted to start something new, but just don’t know what it should be? Or maybe you tried something but it was too complicated, or you... Read More
Sunil Sarad: “Alison courses are specific, relevant and concise.”
“My name is Sunil Sarad and I am a Learning and Development professional with more than twenty-five years of experience. I’m currently... Read More
4 Steps For Starting A Science Career
By Sarah K. I’ve always been so impressed by scientists. I really enjoyed science in school. It’s just so interesting, and the things you can do... Read More
Renata Nascimento: “I was going through a period of depression and the only way I felt better was by studying. Alison helped me.”
“My name is Renata Nascimento. I was born in the city of Niteroi, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It’s a city of 600,000 people,... 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