{"id":4376,"date":"2022-08-05T10:00:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T09:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.alison.com\/?p=4376"},"modified":"2023-05-12T01:59:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T00:59:17","slug":"alison-learner-spotlight-nwachukwu-chibuike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alison.com\/blog\/alison-learner-spotlight-nwachukwu-chibuike","title":{"rendered":"Alison Learner Spotlight: Nwachukwu Chibuike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online learning has quickly been adopted as the preferred method of learning for many individuals. A wide range of courses, flexibility, opportunities to advance your career, and discover new hobbies or subjects. These are just a few of the reasons why online learning is gaining popularity. This month, we\u2019re shining our Alison Learner Spotlight on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nwachukwu Chibuike from Nigeria<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who has completed over 100 courses on Alison. This is his story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your current role?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I do multiple jobs. First, I am a writer, public speaker, peer educators trainer and finally a pharmacy technician through Alison\u2019s super platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How did you find out about Alison?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I found out about Alison through a Google search by surfing the internet to find free online courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What made you choose to study with Alison?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alison&#8217;s courses are rich in content and free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What courses did you do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I did a lot of courses in Alison. To date, I have done 103 diploma and certificate courses with Alison.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually,\u00a0 one of the first courses I took was a certificate course in Advanced Analytical Chemistry, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/diploma-in-high-school-chemistry?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma in High School Chemistry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Diploma in Applied Chemistry, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/advanced-cardiac-life-support-acls?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Cardiac Life Support<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, CPR, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/diploma-in-biology?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma in Biology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/diploma-in-mathematics-revised?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma in Mathematics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/diploma-in-international-convention-and-maritime-law?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diploma in International Convention and Maritime Law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Diploma in Modern Human Resources Management etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How much time per week did you spend studying?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three hours. Sometimes four hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How did the courses you completed prepare and help you in your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It equipped me to be multifunctional and to better adapt to changing times. I feel confident to face the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What skills or knowledge did you learn throughout the programme that you found most helpful in your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I learnt how to dispense drugs, how to avoid medical and medication errors. I also learnt the processes of how to compound drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you experience any challenges while completing the course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The challenges are internet failures, low data bundles, and power outages. Other times, the challenges are making time to read after work and other family challenges such as doing chores. It\u2019s not really easy, it is just determination and consistency. Again knowing what you want in life and being self-motivated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there any other courses you\u2019d like to study through Alison?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Principles of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/understanding-epidemiology-principles-and-concepts?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epidemiology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the Diploma in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/dental-assistant-fundamentals?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental Assistants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What advice can you give to prospective Alison learners?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alison provides support to those who lack funds to further their education through the traditional system. My advice to them is to take Alison&#8217;s courses seriously as the courses they get here are rich in information and current.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you stay motivated during studying?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alison&#8217;s courses are highly engaging and very easy to access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studying for one degree, diploma or course is an achievement. Completing 103, with a desire to complete more is nothing short of inspirational.\u00a0 Nwachukwu\u2019s fierce determination, hunger for knowledge, and passion for learning are something that we can all draw from. What better time to sign up for a few courses and add them to your profile? With over 4000 courses available on Alison\u2019s platform, you won\u2019t run out of choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to share your Alison success story with other students, comment below and who knows, we could shine our learner spotlight on you next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online learning has quickly been adopted as the preferred method of learning for many individuals. A wide range of courses, flexibility, opportunities to advance your career, and discover new hobbies or subjects. These are just a few of the reasons why online learning is gaining popularity. 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