Alison in Action

Online learning has changed how people build skills and move forward in their careers. But a common question still comes up: are Alison Certificates worth it? Especially when you’re competing with degree holders or trying to stand out in a crowded job market. The answer depends on how you use Alison Certificates. For employers, it’s…

If you’ve ever looked up online learning platforms, the results may overwhelm you. There are so many options to choose from, and many people are not sure which one would be best for them. A good online platform offers flexible learning, quality content, and countless career benefits, and it can be tough to figure out…

Safety training is no longer a nice-to-have. For many roles, completing a foundational health and safety course is one of the fastest ways to demonstrate your understanding of hazard awareness, compliance, reporting, and safe working procedures. The real question is not whether you should upskill in health and safety, but where. Should you commit to…

XPs and daily streaks may feel like progress when you are learning a new language, but if you want to succeed in job interviews or communicate confidently at work, you will need more than microlearning. Microlearning could also lead to something language educators call the “fluency trap”, where you recognise plenty of English words and…

Everyone says you need to “learn design” to create content that stands out online. But once you start exploring design tools, a new question quickly appears: should you learn professional software or stick with simple drag-and-drop platforms? This is where the Adobe vs Canva debate often begins. Photoshop is known for powerful, professional editing, but…

Alison has long been a trusted option for South Africans who want to upskill quickly and keep learning without putting life on pause. In fact, South Africa is Alison’s 5th largest learner base worldwide. If you’re learning with Alison in South Africa, whether you’re just getting started or returning to finish what you began, it…

Everyone is curious about how to learn AI, but for most professionals, the starting line feels buried under a mountain of jargon and hype. If you are a mid-level professional, manager, or skilled worker feeling the pressure of AI adoption, the hardest part is often not the motivation to learn a new tool, but the…

The most in-demand jobs in 2026 are being shaped less by job titles and more by skills. As technology evolves, remote work expands, and employers rethink how they hire, many traditional career paths are changing faster than expected. Roles that barely existed a few years ago are now in high demand, while others are being…

The job market in 2026 looks very different from what it was a decade ago. For years, a university degree acted as the default passport to opportunity. No degree often meant no interview, regardless of experience or ability. Today, that logic is breaking down. Skills-first hiring is reshaping how organisations recruit and who gets a…

AI is no longer a “nice to have” skill. In 2026, it’s shaping how people write, analyse, research, and make decisions at work. For professionals trying to stay relevant, the real challenge isn’t whether to use AI – it’s knowing which tool to use, and when. For years, ChatGPT has dominated the conversation. By late…