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The Learning Library

For those folks under the age of 35, a library is a place where one goes to find this ancient things known as books. And Audio Books, and lots of index cards – do they still use them? Growing up, the only place to find and read books, magazines was to go to the library. Everything you needed – fiction, non-fiction, kids section, reference books and materials was at the library. They had desks, heck even a sitting area. And who can forget the people working the desk? They had librarians. Experts in, uh, libraries.

Maybe your town didn’t have a library, or you resided in an area within your city, that didn’t have a physical library either – no worries, a bookmobile would be available. Basically scaled down library on wheels.

Then came those computers, and you still could conduct research on them, surf the net, and so forth. Everything though was and still is free (but limitations on how many books you can check out, at any given time).

I admit, I haven’t been to a library in years. Okay, once to get a library card after I signed up online. Just today, I went online and received a digital library card for my local library. Access to research sites, eBooks, audio books to download, all for free. Unless you want to check out physical books, you never have to set foot in the library. This is perfect, because I have no idea where said library is located.

I loved going to the library as a kid, even a teenager. College and Grad School it was a necessity, with benefits. It was easy. It offered a lot of interesting information, ready to be seen, and acquired – a knowledge cornucopia.

I bring this all up, because this is the foundation behind, the Learning Library.

A virtual library, containing digital materials, videos, blog post links and reports – all at your fingertips, ready to be consumed. You can read it right there. Or, download it for offline. Or even share it. A wealth of knowledge, that could rival the old library of Alexandria (RIP).

A Library is only as good as the contents, and what is contained in those stacks, which for the Learning Library, is presented as sections.

Library Needs

A library needs materials, eBooks, research insight among other items. It needs people – well, me, you, the neighbor your kids, toss toilet paper in their trees every year (admit it, you did this). It needs relevancy and usefulness, to gain the full power of knowledge exploration.

It can and should be, the place to go, just like your boss’s house, when you toss eggs at it (don’t toss eggs). In all seriousness, it should be a place to find what you need, without surfing the internet, not knowing what to look for, what to read, and most importantly, what you can trust to be accurate.

Lots of misinformation is out there in the e-learning world. Lots of academia, theories, outdated modalities of e-learning too. Then you have “workplace” online learning, with materials that are great, if it was 2010. EdTech seems like a good start – but only if you are in K-12 or higher education (which is how EdTech is truly defined as, although there are corporate targeted systems by vendors, who use the wording EdTech). EdTech though loves theories, and an academic perspective, which is awesome if you are seeking a cure for insomnia, or have a desire to pull your hair out, without needing a hair salon to do it for you.

For me, I wanted a different place, one where academic theories, outdated information isn’t part of the plan. One where you, can go to find what you need or seek, without having to pay anything. A free place, minus the coffee or tea (you need to supply your own).

Library Contains?

The Learning Library provides materials, eBooks (which for right now are really PDFs), videos, blog post links, infographics and reports, all for free. To peruse. To explore.

Where are these materials from?

Today, they are from learning system vendors and me (Craig). My goal though is to have materials provided by folks in the L&D and Training communities – with best practices and tips that others, in your same role, can view, download and use – to help them. When I ran Training, I had such materials, that I had written, that I would have loved to share with others going thru or about to, the e-learning experience.

Another goal is to receive materials from e-learning providers, 3rd party off-the-shelf course/content publishers, and VR/AR/XR vendors, AI and yes, new learning technology.

The caveats though is that they have to slide into one of the sections, available. Can you provide materials for multiple sections – Absolutely.

Do you have to pay a fee? No. Nothing. No money, virtual or otherwise exchange hands. We DO NOT pay for the materials – so by providing them – you are saying – let’s share knowledge and give back to the community.

The Learning Library is not a reseller, affiliate, partner with any provider or individual, who provides materials to it.

Sections in the Learning Library

  • Craig Weiss’s Reports – From the Top 10 for 2022, to best learning systems for 500 or less learners, to even exclusives, that will not be presented elsewhere (example – coming next week, Top 10 Learning Systems for Associations). Even how to guides and what to ask, too.
  • Buyer Guides – Learning Systems
  • How to Guides – Topics include “How to use API integrations” and “How to design micro-learning”
  • RFP/RFI Checklists – Here you can find checklists from vendors and where my RFP/RFI learning system template is housed
  • Workforce Learning – A plethora of insight covering such topics as “Moving to a Hybrid Workplace”, “Overcoming The New Skill Gaps Culture,” and “How the Workforce Learns”
  • Content Development and Design – Materials include “Ultimate Guide to Instructional Design,”, “Content Builder Checklist,” and “Video Best Learning Practices”
  • EdTech – Yep, there are materials in this section for K12 and Higher-Education, – but it’s not theory, it’s application by folks who know
  • Customer Education – Titles include “Emerging Trends in Customer Training”, “Eight components of successful customer learning”, and “Maturity Model Self-Assessment – for your customer education program”.
  • Employee Onboarding and Retention – Titles include “11 Tactics to improve Employee Retention in the Workforce War”, “Employee Onboarding”, and “How to Win Employee Loyalty”.
  • Case Studies – This section is where you can view “case studies” from the vendors themselves
  • Learning System Information – Want to know more about a specific learning system vendor? Here you go. Eventually others including Content Providers, e-learning providers will be added too (as separate sections).
  • Cohort-Based Learning – It’s early, and there are just a few materials but it is all about cohort-based learning and your learning system
  • General Insight – General for a reason. Useful – you bet.

Future Sections

Materials from fellow L&D and Training, even HR folks who have or are experiencing what you might be or will be in regards to online learning/e-learning. Can it include a specific learning system and the challenges you faced? Absolutely.

The Number

81 titles are in the library as of August 17th. New materials are constantly being added.

How to Access

First and foremost, you do not need a user name/password to stop by and hang out at this library. For those of you, who want to receive a notification from the Library every time it is updated, and be able to view those new materials, right away (trust me, it’s cool to see it), simply provide me with your first and last name and e-mail address. You can do it here OR in the Library itself.

Your information will go only to me. No one else. You will receive an initial e-mail welcoming you to the library. After that, the only e-mails you will receive are when the Library is updated – a notification to be exact. No spam. No market list selling, nothing.

Enter the Library

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There’s a trick here, it must be, I mean, free?

Yes. 100% free. No tricks, no spin, nothing. I looked around the net, checked out various sites, read stuff on LinkedIn, and realized:

  • A lot of information that is outdated and not relevant
  • People who are telling you how to do this and that, but have never been in L&D or Training, nor developed, built, implemented, launched an e-learning program. Heck, many have zero idea on why a learning system was created (not for compliance, or regulatory, nor some type of secret police tracking angle, or that it lacked informal – which isn’t true, and the list goes on).
  • Theory – Yuck. People love real-world, not something based on a study of 100 students or 100 people who like Brussels Sprouts and hated a course.
  • E-mail Gating – Very popular with vendors regardless of market, but as it relates to our industry, popular too. Nothing wrong with e-mail gating, however it doesn’t take into account that
  • If nobody knows that the vendor exists, they are not going to go to the web site to begin with – so the money spent on creating marketing materials and other informational materials isn’t being well utilized.
  • People are worried about being spammed, or their name is sold to a mailing list or lead gen list – thus they see the “fill in” to receive, and either click away OR create a fake e-mail address OR for those vendors who require authentication, use an e-mail address, just for such, and never use it after that OR use a temporary e-mail account. Then there are folks who love to use a fake phone number, 867-5309 anyone? Ask for Jenny. 555- is equally popular.

Thus, to me, there had to be a better way. A different way – that goes beyond what we see today, or find or access, as it relates to e-learning (online learning), learning systems and so on. Right now, it is from learning systems – the materials, but it will change, as others will follow – already one 3rd party publisher is in contact about adding helpful guides for folks.

I wanted it to be free and accessible. Without advertising or affiliate links. I wanted it to GDPR-Compliant – and it is.

And I wanted to give back to the community I love and am so very passionate about.

Vendors

If you are a vendor in the e-learning space, 3rd party publisher/content provider, or new learning technology, and are willing to provide materials, videos, etc to the Learning Library – for free (the key word here), then contact me.

L&D, HR, Training and others wishing to provide materials.

Ditto for L&D, Training, and HR folks, even sales and marketing if they are using e-learning in some manner. Contact too.

Bottom Line

Changing the way we explore to find new insight, information, and knowledge has changed from the days of walking into a physical library, showing the librarian your card to check out, and flipping thru indice cards, with more germs on them, then Howard Hughes could handle (which was barely one).

The public libraries realized they had to add digital to retain their audience, and grow it too.

The Learning Library is no different.

Okay, it is.

No germs. No Library Card.

Useful and Real-World Information though.

Enter with a click.

Explore and Read with another.

Or multiple if you so desire.

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How Much Does an IT Project Manager Make?

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How Much Does an IT Project Manager Make?

One of the best parts of being a Project Manager is that your role is important in nearly every industry, including tech. Within tech, there are even subtypes of Project Managers that offer unique career paths. If you’re looking to specialize in project management, you can consider joining an information technology (IT) team.

Here, we’ll walk you through what an IT Project Manager does and what the average salary is based on a few factors.

What an IT Project Manager does

So what makes an IT Project Manager unique? While a Technology Project Manager works on development (like the development of an app, a piece of software, an API, a database, or some other computing-related technology), an IT Project Manager is specifically dedicated to implementing IT infrastructure or software for an organization. That can include planning and implementing technical projects and allocating resources. On a daily basis, an IT Project Manager’s job can require:

  • Managing day-to-day operations
  • Creating IT budgets
  • Recruiting IT staff and supervising IT teams
  • Evaluating IT staff performance
  • Enforcing policies for how to use computers
  • Ensuring information security and privacy
  • Keeping stakeholders updated
  • Keeping IT systems regularly updated
  • Establishing maintenance and troubleshooting methods

While it may seem like IT Project Managers have a narrow scope of responsibilities since they focus solely on IT systems, they’re actually in charge of a broad range of tasks within their domain. They also have the unique duty of deploying IT solutions, as well as maintaining and securing them.

IT Project Manager salary and qualifications

Because the role can involve management and high-level responsibilities, IT Project Managers are among the top tech jobs with 6-figure salaries. Someone in this role can report directly to the organization’s CIO and must be able to communicate well, both on an executive level and as a supervisor of an IT team. In addition, an IT Project Manager should understand programming because most IT systems are built through coding.

An IT Project Manager should be a logical problem-solver who can deal with constraints on what is possible, given certain resources and limits. They also must be able to motivate IT staff, have a deep understanding of systems, networking, and software, and have excellent communications and presentation skills.

Generally, someone in an IT Project Manager role has had a few years of experience working in IT before delving into a managing role, whether that means a background in operating systems or cybersecurity. They should also be able to efficiently delegate tasks to team members and have some experience with software development.

Often, employers will ask for at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, project management, or another relevant field, but it’s still possible to become an IT Project Manager without a degree if you have enough experience in tech (for example, experience as a Business Analyst or Computer Programmer).

How location impacts the average salary

According to Indeed, the average salary of an IT Project Manager in the U.S. is about $99,082, though that number varies by location. Indeed reports that the highest-paying city for an IT Project Manager is Denver, CO, with an average salary of $105,657 per year. The list rounds out with Dallas, TX, at an average of $103,285, Charlotte, NC, with $101,272, and Indianapolis, IN, with $97,614.

Unlike other computing and technology jobs, the top salaries for this role are mostly outside of California and Silicon Valley, meaning there’s more flexibility for IT Project Managers outside of the tech industry bubble.

Becoming an IT Project Manager

Whether you’re just considering pursuing IT project management or you’re hoping to expand your experience in the field, there are plenty of opportunities to stretch yourself professionally. Aside from getting a formal degree and job experience, you can also seek out online certifications and courses that will get you up to speed.

For starters, you’ll want to get a better understanding of the foundations of IT, which you can do with our free and beginner-friendly Introduction to IT course. Like all Project Managers, it’s also helpful to know some industry-specific skills. In this case, taking a Fundamentals of Cybersecurity course or a Fundamentals of Operating Systems course can give you an extra edge.

You may also want to get a certification in Agile, a popular approach to product development, which is applicable to IT administration and can be a valuable skill to add to your resume.

Need more help building your background? Take a look at our tips for how to become a Project Manager in tech and explore our course catalog.

How Much Does a Software Tester Make?

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How Much Does a Software Tester Make?

Before software finds its way to your computer or another device, it needs to be tested. That’s where Software Testers come in — to ensure that the end-product works as it’s supposed to so that the team can move on to the next phase.

On average, a Software Tester receives an annual pay of $56,468, according to Payscale, but the pay can be significantly higher, particularly as you gain more experience. Of course, your individual salary can depend on a number of factors. Read on to learn the average pay for Software Testers and what determines your salary.

What determines your Software Tester salary?

As is the case with most jobs, multiple factors determine how much you make as a Software Tester, including education, experience, and location.

Education

You’ll need some kind of educational background to get into software testing, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to get a specialized degree.

It’s far more important to understand the basic elements of software development, no matter how you go about doing so. You should be familiar with:

  • How software is used to accomplish business objectives
  • How testing plays an important role at different points in the development life cycle
  • How testing data is used to improve the end-product
  • The different kinds of software testing you may be required to perform

To really strengthen your job prospects and salary potential, you’ll also need to learn programming languages like Java, C#, Python, and Ruby.

Experience

According to PayScale, the average pay for Software Testers at different points in their careers can be broken down as follows:

  • Entry level (less than a year of experience): $49,000
  • Early career (1-4 years): $54,000
  • Mid-career (5-9 years): $64,000
  • Late career (10-19 years): $74,000
  • Experienced (20+ years): $81,000

There are several ways you can gain more experience as a Software Tester, both as an in-house staffer at a company and as a freelancer. Of course, you can test software as a consumer and gain experience that way, but testing as a part of the development process will give you even more valuable experience and help you land a more lucrative position.

When you’re establishing yourself as a Software Tester, it’s helpful to work with as many different types of testing as possible. Some of the testing methodologies you should try to gain experience in include:

  • Alpha and beta testing
  • Regression testing
  • Security testing
  • Stress testing
  • Vulnerability testing
  • Black box testing
  • White box testing

You can also gain experience testing before landing your first job by using one of our skill paths, career paths, or courses. For example, the Build Python Web Apps with Django skill path will give you multiple opportunities to engage in different kinds of testing as you develop applications in the path’s various courses.

Location

The average salary can also vary according to where you live. That could be due to different costs of living, or even just because there’s a particularly successful company that’s headquartered in a specific location. According to Payscale, the top 10 highest-paying cities for Software Testers are:

  1. Cary, NC: $95,772
  2. Fairfax, VA: $89,826
  3. Chantilly, VA: $87,921
  4. San Francisco, CA: $87,429
  5. San Diego, CA: $79,996
  6. San Jose, CA: $76,000
  7. Miami, FL: $72,500
  8. Gaithersburg, MD: $72,000
  9. Philadelphia, PA: $71,668
  10. Phoenix, AZ: $70,442

While these are average numbers and not indicative of what your exact salary will be in any given city, they can give you a sense of what you might expect to make, and how salaries can differ across the country.

How to become a Software Tester

The best way to start your career as a Software Tester is to begin learning or improving your skill set. Fortunately, you can get started right away. We offer a number of online courses that can help you get the background you need to become a Software Tester. For example, you can check out our Learn Testing for Web Development course, where you learn test-driven development and use it to build stronger products. Learn JavaScript Unit Testing is another good course to check out if you have a foundation of coding knowledge.

You can also enroll in any of the other courses in our catalog, particularly the ones that deal with web apps — like Build Web Apps with ASP.NET or Build Python Web Apps with Flask. Knowing popular programming languages, like Java, C#, Python, and Ruby can also give you an edge. The more you learn, the more you’ll understand the role software testing plays in how apps are developed.  

In addition to courses and paths that teach technical skills, we also have free online resources that will help you negotiate a higher salary and ace your interviews so that you can get off to a great start as a Software Tester.

English Vertical: The Next Steps and Benefits

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English Vertical: The Next Steps and Benefits

People often say you shouldn’t laugh or make fun of someone who speaks broken English. This simply means they are learning another language. Benjamin Batarseh said it best: “The hardest foreign language you will ever learn is your first one.” Going from beginner to intermediate, advanced and ultimately proficient takes time, effort, and patience. The rewards, however, are priceless. Today, we’re going to discuss the English Vertical: the next steps and benefits.

Why is Learning English Important?

Many people don’t know or realise the value of learning English. It seems distant, impossible or “not for me.” Learning, especially learning English, is for everyone. It’s a global language spoken in over 70 different countries; and is the standard language used in numerous fields and industries.

How the English Vertical Helps You

Let’s say, for instance, you enjoy film and television, but you want to do more than read the subtitles. Or you want to travel to an English-speaking country and don’t want to rely solely on your translator app. Maybe you have your eye on a position you want to apply for or a global company you want to join. 

All of these goals benefit from increased English skills, but you feel limited in your language skill and struggle with achieving your dream. The Alison English Vertical is a set of courses that, when followed to completion, will take you from beginner level to advanced. They will help you grow your skills and achieve your goals, regardless of your initial speaking, reading, and understanding level. 

Whatever your reason and need for learning English, Alison’s English Vertical has a course for your level. Take the free English test and get recommended courses based on your results. 

Benefits of Enrolling in English Vertical Courses

The English Vertical courses don’t just focus on one element of the language. They cover the four essential language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) to help you improve in all aspects. The courses are built around the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and focus on level-specific grammar and vocabulary to help you get a deeper understanding of the language. 

Years ago, our long-distance friendships and relationships were limited. Today, social networks and digital advances mean that we can develop close relationships with people anywhere in the world. The Internet has made communication easy and accessible. The more proficient you become through English Vertical courses, the larger your digital community becomes. As your skills grow, you can participate in various forums, debates, discussions and read many websites without much difficulty.

If you aren’t learning, you aren’t growing. Learning opens your mind to new things, perspectives, thoughts, and the world. When you enrolled for your first course in the English Vertical, you wanted to learn something new.  Continuing the path that you’ve started stretches your cognitive abilities. These abilities go further than English and contribute to your mental flexibility and capacity to focus on multiple things.

In the beginner course, you may not feel this way because you’re self-conscious about your grammar, pronunciation, and sentence structures. However, as you complete one level and progress to the next, you recognise new words and phrases; and you can express yourself better. You build your confidence at each level based on the foundation you’ve established. Soon you can have longer conversations and will feel comfortable talking to native speakers.

Language plays a key role in understanding a different culture, it gives you a peek into their history. You learn the meaning behind idioms (a type of verbal expression) and can use common phrases comfortably.  You also understand movies, music, and other forms of media. All of this allows you to interact better with others when traveling or working on a global team.

On a professional level, businesses that operate globally rely on English as their primary language. When you become proficient in the English language, your career opens up to new opportunities and possibilities. Good English will set you apart from your colleagues who may not be as skilled in the language. And even if English isn’t a requirement for your current position, it’s a valuable skill to add to your resume for doors that will open in the future.

The English Vertical is not limited to working professionals. It can help students, too. You can attend prestigious international schools and universities or study abroad and achieve your academic goals.

English Vertical: The Next Steps

Each level will be more challenging than the last, but that shouldn’t discourage you from proceeding to the next. The English Vertical courses are designed to teach you new skills and reinforce your previous knowledge.  Each one will help you get closer to the top. If you get frustrated and face the temptation to stop, remember why you started and use that as motivation to study further and accomplish your personal, career, or travel goals.

Ready to take your English skills to the next level and experience the benefits?

 

Summer Reading Contest Winner Week 7: On ‘Is the World Really Falling Apart, or Does It Just Feel That Way?’

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Summer Reading Contest Winner Week 7: On ‘Is the World Really Falling Apart, or Does It Just Feel That Way?’

I was carsick, my head aching. But I knew the symptoms were simply panic at the news channel my father was blasting in the car.

The commentators’ voices were monotonous, but the flood of incidents they covered was overwhelming. The pandemic. Russia’s war on Ukraine. Global economic collapse.

System overload. System shutdown.

In “Is the World Really Falling Apart, or Does It Just Feel That Way?” Max Fisher analyzes how, although the world is improving, many perceive the opposite. Calamitous events enter our lives via digital media, and subtle gains in life expectancy seem minuscule next to a global crisis.

“Pessimism about one’s personal circumstances can easily become pessimism about the world.” Fisher explains how our perception of the world is often a self-projection. It is subjective, customized to each person’s life and every country’s situation. A famine, dire updates of a war, and the world seems to have upended. But while constantly hunting for tomorrow’s news, we neglect past benchmarks and the progress we have achieved.

The news montage was cut off abruptly. It was my grandpa phoning in, reminding us lunch was ready. He had stewed potatoes today, my favorite, and they were no good cold. The car was quieter with only his voice. The world began to spin again.

I thought about my family members alive and healthy. The wars that never happened. The mass shootings prevented. I took a deep breath.

Outside, it was a beautiful day.

How a Teenager Found Her Writing Voice

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How a Teenager Found Her Writing Voice

But as much as I tried to imitate the winning pieces, my draft sounded neither razor sharp nor sincere enough, and that frustrated me immensely. It wasn’t until I analyzed every word, comma, and sentence of their pieces that it hit me: I had it backward. Their writing didn’t make their voices shine. Their voices made their writing shine. It wasn’t because Edward or Maria had some canned, perfect strategy for writing that I could learn. It was because they were just expressing themselves, uniquely and unapologetically.

When this finally occurred to me, I had room to pivot. I stepped out of the sparkly, intellectual, too-large costume I’d been trying to fit into, and settled for writing from the perspective of my genuine self. This turned out to be a major relief: not only was the pressure to use words and phrases like macabre, whimsical and party-sanctioned poster boy lifted, but it was empowering to hear my actual voice emerge. I reminisced about DoorDashing Chipotle and complained about mediocre Disney live-action films. I put my own life on paper, and this created a huge shift in my academic and personal journey: I was enough.

By the time this realization sank in, my charged ambitions had quelled into a light buzz. I wasn’t so fixated on winning anymore. I still read student pieces, but I treated them as something to admire, not something to imitate. And honestly, I was just enjoying the process of writing. I made playlists of songs I’d been meaning to listen to and looped them while I wrote. On a slower day, I switched my background to photos of me and my friends, thinking that it would help get the good vibes going. And soon I found my favorite pastime: to prepare brownies and type away at a draft while they baked in the oven (so 20 minutes later, no matter how unsuccessful my writing endeavors were, I’d be welcomed by a rack of fresh-baked brownies). In the end, writing for contests became an oddly comfortable part of my routine, one which made me a more independent, carefree and at-peace version of myself.

When I did start to get results, seeing “Samantha Liu, 16” on the list of finalists felt like a fever dream. Whoa, it hit me, I’m Samantha Liu, 16. And with just that line of acknowledgment, I glowed with pride. Someone out there had read my work and cared about what I wrote. That became my encouragement to bury myself in my next piece: if I wrote earnestly enough, my words could reach someone. As you can probably guess, when I won the Review Contest, I was dysfunctional with astonishment. The surprise of winning was one thing; having my review published in The Times was an entirely different kind of high. My voice, with all my opinions and critiques and bad puns, was going to be heard, and that meant that I mattered. That was beyond validating for my 16 year-old self.

It wasn’t until after half a year of tunnel-visioning myself into contests that I lifted my head and saw how fundamentally writing had changed me. This half-catharsis, half-challenge of untangling my thoughts and expressing them eloquently — it made me feel proud. And smart. Spontaneously, I’d find myself contributing semi-articulately to Thanksgiving political discussions. Or taking rhetorical risks in my A.P.-Lang timed writes, or citing memorable news articles in A.P. Gov discussions. Oh, and I could tell my friends that my name was in The New York Times, which was the coolest flex ever.

I didn’t end up winning the Editorial Contest, probably to the disappointment of my 15 year-old self. And for the remainder of 2021, I swapped out The Learning Network for the Common App, and reviews for résumés. That was one of the most brutal periods of my life, and one which doesn’t need to be rehashed.

AIU Slides: Andragogy the best education for adults

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AIU Slides: Alexithymia

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This series are focused to help you know more about this difficulty recognizing feelings. This Greek term loosely translates to “no words for emotion” #mentalhealth #aiu #aiuslides #health #myaiu

Worldwide networking opportunities are possible with a Global MBA

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Worldwide networking opportunities are possible with a Global MBA

As one of the premier international programs on Coursera, the Global MBA from Macquarie University transcends borders in many ways.

Macquarie University is based in Sydney, Australia, but the international reach of its online Global MBA includes current and former students from over 50 countries – including Singapore, United States, Hong Kong, Canada, Germany, Japan, India, UK, New Zealand, China! And as a student in the program, you can build your global network through a range of opportunities with peers and professors, including:

  • Professor-led weekly live sessions and small-group breakout discussions
  • Student-led community spaces via Slack and forums to build connections, as well as plan virtual meetups and worldwide in-person events! 
  • Career coaching programs for mentorship and career development
  • Speaker events and research discussions from industry leaders and academics
  • Strong alumni community, leading events and meetups happening across the world or online

The program experience is world-class and has received recognition, earning the No. 1 spot for Class Experience in the global QS 2021 Online MBA rankings, as well as Top 20 Online MBA, QS 2022. The students in the program also work in many industries around the world like entertainment, energy, business, healthcare, engineering, finance, and education – so your MBA experience will not only be culturally diverse, but also industry rich.

See what students and alumni have to say about their Global MBA program:

“We developed the skills to lead teams virtually in a global network. We were working with people from different cultures and different backgrounds. One of the biggest benefits for me was actually learning from the people I was working with on  projects—learning how they think, and their approach to solving problems. There’s a perception of online learning that it’s maybe not as ­effective as traditional learning, but this course broke down those barriers.”

– Chris Uren, Global MBA alumni, and Crew Performance Manager at Qantas Airlines (Image credit: Chris Pavlich – The Australian)

“I love the flexibility and accessibility. When I started the program, I was working in a full-time role as an Associate Director of Business Management at a financial services company. I was also pregnant and had a demanding preschooler at home to look after. Online learning made it possible for me to continue my education. I was able to learn on my own time. The program also has a thriving Slack community and local meetups. While I initially thought I may not have many networking opportunities, I was pleasantly surprised by the rich interaction made possible by digital tools.”

– Nandita Carvalho, Global MBA student, fintech director, and working parent

Chris and Nandita’s stories are just two examples of the ways you can learn essential career skills, achieve work-life balance, advance your career, and build your professional global network by enrolling in the Global MBA from Macquarie University. If you are ready to take a leep and start your MBA, join the Global MBA from Macquarie and prepare for a globally diverse, world-class experience.

Alison: Changing Lives Through eLearning in Uganda

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Alison: Changing Lives Through eLearning in Uganda

Thanks to advances in technology, education is within reach of anyone, wherever they are in the world. This means that obstacles that made learning difficult before are no longer in the way of individuals pursuing their dreams and taking leaps in their careers and goals. At the recent eLearning Africa Conference, Alison, along with many other delegates came together to discuss and share ideas around how education is making a difference in people’s lives. We met some of the graduates and heard from them how Alison is changing lives through eLearning in Uganda. 

Akol Paul

Akol is a student at Makerere University. He learned about Alison through a friend in Nigeria who told him that it’s a way for him to achieve his dreams. He enrolled in the Maritime Logistics course which helped his knowledge and understanding of management and enriched his current studies in varsity. He encourages those at home without funds to study further to enrol in Alison – any course – and study with the convenience of being at home.

Ajuna Lillian

 

Sadres Twinomugisha

Sadres is a Records and Information Manager and works for the Uganda National Authority. She discovered Alison during the covid-19 after data laws came into effect. She decided to study to equip herself through the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) course to better understand what the law says about data information and its protection. Through this, Sadres is now at the forefront of sensitising data protection in her organisation.

David Livingsone Eseru

 

Daniel Guma

Daniel is a qualified Alison publishing contractor and completed Alison’s Publisher Tool Training. He told us that what made Alison stand out is that it offers its learners full access to the material – for free. Prior to this, he was unemployed for three years. He enrolled with Alison because he wanted to improve his competency levels and develop new skills which would enable him to apply for and get new opportunities. He completed courses in Supervision and Managing Groups and Employees. 

Najeeb Kasule

 

Allan Kaheeru

Allan works as a Senior Credit Officer. He is proud that he is an Alison graduate because the courses have given him a platform to educate himself studying supervision and logistics. He credits Alison and his studying as being fundamental to his recent promotion.

Benefits of using Alison as an eLearning Platform

  • Not limited to the classroom – study anywhere
  • Time efficient
  • Accommodates all learning styles
  • Flexibility to study at your own pace
  • Updated and accessible content
  • Over 4000+ free courses to choose from

Alison’s platform has enlarged the learning experience for all its students. Like our graduates, the material and skills acquired open the doors to new opportunities and the confidence to execute your work.

Alison eLearning Tools To Develop Your Career

We know that growing and making changes to your career doesn’t end with your valuable certificate or diploma. You also need to be empowered by knowing and understanding your specific skills, strengths and weaknesses. 

Mental Health Assessment

Work is good. It can get overwhelming and burdensome when you feel you can no longer cope. A stressful work environment can affect productivity and negatively impact your physical health and mental wellbeing. Paying attention to and taking care of your mental health is important. Our assessment tool supports your journey and offers guidance and to help get you into a positive and healthy mental space.

Workplace Personality Assessment

Our Workplace Personality Assessment is designed to help you discover your strengths, weaknesses, and unearth skills that may need some polishing. You also receive a list of suggested courses that will cultivate your strong areas and nourish your weaker areas. All to ensure your success and growth in whatever career path you choose.

We believe that “sharing is caring” is not limited to things like food. If you also decide to join our Affiliate Programme, you can share who we are and what we do with those you know so that they too can be empowered. 

 

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