5 Courses for a Strong Professional Foundation – Whatever Your Industry!
There are certain skills that are necessary to succeed in particular sectors. Accountants need to be able to balance books, electricians need to be able to wire plugs, and salespeople need to be able to make a pitch. But there are other skills that are required in all industries, regardless of your job, and your…
5 Ways to Learn in the Sun
With the summer weather finally in full swing, it’s time to get outside! After having spent more of the last year indoors than ever before, most people can’t wait to get out and make the most of the sunshine and the blue skies. And to make up for lost time, why not maximise your enjoyment…
What You Can Do To Fight Climate Change
From Germany to Oregon, this week we have seen unprecedented climate disasters across the globe. From floods to fires, nature has kicked back this week against our abuse of the planet and its resources. While steps are being taken at the highest level to combat climate change and preserve our world’s natural beauty and resources,…
Alison’s Top 10 Free Online Courses
Alison’s free online courses have helped over 20 millions Learners worldwide empower themselves through education. We have a proven track record of helping individuals convert enthusiasm and potential into exciting new jobs and well-deserved promotions. With over 3000 courses, Alison is guaranteed to have the course you need to take your next important career step.…
10 Freelancing Opportunities Waiting for You!
As industries continue to change and evolve, the labour market changes with them. Disruptive technology, pandemics (!), shifts in consumers habits, all of these can result in sectors having to rethink how they operate. These industrial reorganisations can have knock-on effects at every level of the business, including supply chains, marketing and, of course, hiring.…
How Will You Spend Your Gap Year? 5 Options that Look Great on a...
With the world slowly returning to normal, it seems like next year’s academic year will go ahead much the way they used to. For those entering third level institutions for the first time, this means that the summer will be spent in the same way would-be students have always spent it: trying to find accommodation,…
Future-Proof Your Career: Develop an Intentional Learning Mindset
The world of work is always evolving. The skillset needed to succeed in a particular field changes every year as technology evolves, and the role of automation continues to grow. This means employers constantly need to adapt the part played by their staff in making their business a success. For the employees of today, the…
The Ultimate Job Interview Checklist
A recent poll we conducted among our Learners on how best to prepare for a job interview yielded some surprising results. Our survey revealed that the most popular form of interview preparation was, in fact, researching the interviewer (33%). This was followed by googling interview questions (32%), memorising your CV and achievements (22%) and meditation…
4 Simple Steps to Improve Your Mental Health
Mental health is a vitally important aspect of all of our lives. Unfortunately, it’s quite poorly understood. There are a lot of misconceptions around the topic, and it’s easy to get swept away by it all. To make things easier and clearer, we’ve put together four simple steps you can take to improve your mental…
The Business of Mental Health
A successful leader in business will always have a lot on their plate. With all of the duties that come with such a position, it can be easy to lose sight of more intangible issues affecting the bottom line of your business, such as the mental health of employees. So to help our entrepreneurial Learners…
