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LMS and a Shoestring L&D Budget: Making the Impossible, Possible
It is common knowledge that traditional training methods fail woefully in the fast-changing business world, leading to a widespread call for... Read More
Is Your Workplace Making You Happy?
In today’s fast-paced work environment, health and wellbeing can take second place to achieving career goals. Enter Happy Office, an organisation... Read More
ROI of Learning: How to Convince Your Board to Invest
ROI (Return on Investment) quantifies the gains from a specific action or investment. Learning or training ROI measures the financial impact of... Read More
Mastering Emergency Response: Why Life-Saving Certifications Are Essential
The importance of being able to act effectively in a world where emergencies could be sudden and irresistible cannot be overstated. Alison, in... Read More
What’s in a Name? Alison Founder on Global Education Brand’s Beginnings
Have you ever wondered who Alison is or whether the name is an acronym? You’re not alone. Alison founder Mike Feerick travels the world, meeting... Read More
The Alison App: Learn on Android and iOS with 5,000 Free Courses
Are you looking for flexible online learning? You’re in the right place. And with the Alison app, we’ve made learning more accessible than ever. We... Read More
Solving Employee Productivity with Upskilling: The Alison Advantage
Most organisations today face a common challenge: how to keep their workforce productive, motivated, and equipped with the right skills. One... Read More
Turning Your Side Hustle into Your Main Hustle
Discover the benefits of a second job and how you can make a full-time business from a side hustle! Perhaps you, like the majority, find the cost of... 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