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Julia Richter: in Ireland, teaching German, to students worldwide!
Julia Richter, originally from Berlin, works as a part-time freelance artist in Ireland. She is self-taught and has many years of experience. Julia... Read More
Dashama: the Alison Publisher helping you heal
Since 2005, Dashama has produced hundreds of videos and multiple bestselling online courses, serving the growing demand for high quality educational... Read More
Meet Christine Williams: Lawyer, banker, Alison Publisher
Christine Williams practiced law in Chicago before moving from the United States to Canada and beginning a career in banking. She has been teaching... Read More
Derrick Sefah: “Alison can give you what other platforms do not offer.”
“My name is Derrick Sefah from Ghana. I hold a Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from the Koforidua Technical University. Due... Read More
Yunus Abubakar: “Alison has given me opportunities that no other institutions would give me.”
“My name is Yunus Abubakar, an experienced humanitarian with a history of working in the non-profit organisation management industry. I have a... Read More
Yasser Allaham: “The courses gave me the confidence I was looking for.”
“My name is Yasser Allaham. I am 36 years old. I am from Syria and I live in Damascus. I have a bachelor’s degree in Economics and a... Read More
Vincent Coffie Kuttu: “Alison offers free online courses to millions of learners.”
“My name is Vincent Coffie Kuttu and I’m from the Volta Region in Ghana. I studied Information Technology at the University of Cape... Read More
Tingai Jacob Habakkuk: “Through Alison courses I’ve been able to increase my career options.”
“My name is Tingai Jacob Habakkuk and I was born in Dar es Salaam. I am the 4th born child in a family of four children. My parents were not... Read MoreFeatured Posts
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 More
Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential Through Free Online Education
May 27, 2025
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 projected to...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
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 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