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Aldin Isaki: “During this time of Covid-19, the best thing to do is to learn something new, and the opportunity is there with Alison.”
“My name is Aldin Isaki. I’m an Albanian from North Macedonia. I run Netalk Group- a group of freelancers that work in digital marketing... Read More
Muhammad Etubi: “It is worth being an Alison graduate.”
“My name is Muhammad Etubi. I am a Nigerian who speaks and writes Arabic and English fluently. I am an e-cataloguer and an Information Manager... Read More
Yohannes Mekuria: “Alison courses have given me confidence in whatever activities I am assigned.”
“My name is Yohannes Mekuria. I am 23 years old, born and raised in Ethiopia. From the very beginning, I was a high achieving student. I... Read More
Lakshay Soni: “Alison is the best educational platform I have ever used.”
“My name is Lakshay Soni. I’m a student from a middle-class family. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce from the School of Open... Read More
Isaac Kaputula: “Alison gives opportunities to all the people who need education in their lives, inexpensively and flexibly.”
“I am a twenty-eight year old man, born to a family of two – a boy and a girl. I was the first born. I lost my mother before I started... Read More
Oluyemi Oshinowo: “I needed an online course to help me manage the task before me. Alison came to my rescue.”
“My name is Oluyemi Oshinowo. I have a keen interest in providing solutions to critical infrastructures’ technical issues. I have... Read More
Wanda Suzanne Johnson: “It’s time to learn new skills and move on.”
“My name is Wanda Suzanne Johnson. I saw your school and decided it was time to further my education at age of 50. My husband and I have... Read More
Lillian Chisambe: “Alison encourages you to never give up.”
“My name is Lillian Chisambe. I am 40 years old and I live in Zambia. I am the third born in a family of nine – five girls and four... 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