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The Impact of Investing in Your Employees’ Development
Investing in employee development is crucial for organisations seeking to prosper in today’s constantly changing business environment. Alison’s Free... Read More
Reading Readiness: Signs to Look for and Tips to Prepare Your Child for Literacy Success
Written by Liau Alex Preparing for reading goes beyond teaching kids to decode words. It involves various skills and mindsets that lay the... Read More
A Parent’s Guide to Recognising Cognitive Milestones in Early Childhood
Written by Liau Alex Understanding cognitive milestones in early childhood is crucial for parents, as it provides insights into their child’s... Read More
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA): What Parents Need to Know
Written by Liau Alex Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) might sound complicated, but it’s a valuable method for understanding and modifying behaviour.... Read More
Alison’s Top 10 Free Online Courses in 2024
Hundreds of thousands of learners log into Alison every day, accessing our free online courses to further their education, learn new skills, enhance... Read More
How Speech Therapy Supports Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Written by Liau Alex Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that affects how people communicate, interact socially, and repeat... Read More
Manager-Led Employee Development: Unlocking Potential with Alison’s Free LMS
A quiet but strong revolution is underway in the corridors of business leadership. Managers who were once seen as bossy taskmasters are now evolving... Read More
Continuing Education for Nurses: How Online Learning Supports Lifelong Professional Growth
You knew when you graduated from nursing school that your educational journey wasn’t over. Continuing education is as critical for nurses as the... 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