Alison in Action

Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken native language in the world, and the fourth most spoken overall? It’s no wonder that people of all ages, including businesspeople, are learning to communicate in this popular language. Whether it’s for travelling, doing business abroad or taking on an international career, many people are…

Africa is on the brink of a major change in their economy. With 70% of its population under the age of 30, and half of the global workforce projected to be African by 2030, the continent holds great potential for the future. However, only 8% of the world’s population has attended university or any form…

Since COVID in 2020, homeschooling has become a popular choice for many families who would prefer an alternative to traditional education. Whether you need something that is flexible or a more personalised curriculum, homeschooling provides many advantages. Alison has many great online courses to help you on your homeschooling journey. The platform offers a tailored…

Alison, an Irish-founded online learning platform, is committed to providing free access to education for learners worldwide. Since its launch, Alison has empowered millions with high-quality courses in business, technology, healthcare, and more—helping individuals gain valuable skills without financial barriers. The platform remains especially popular in the European Economic Area (EEA), with an average of…

In February 2025, Alison attended the Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos, Nigeria, where Alison Founder and CEO Mike Feerick delivered a keynote speech. The summit brought together education leaders and representatives of the Nigerian government to explore the future of education and showcase the outstanding achievements of the Nigerian educational sector. Mike delivered a memorable…

At the very start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world was panic-stricken and unsure of the future. Alison’s learning platform created the course, ‘Coronavirus: What You Need to Know‘, to help mitigate the hysteria and help individuals understand this disease. The course was a unique initiative based on the World Health Organisations guidelines, providing a…

In early 2020, Alison launched the course Coronavirus – What You Need to Know, to help the world combat the Covid-19 pandemic by informing people about the virus and teaching them how to best protect themselves. To make sure that no one was excluded from accessing possibly life-saving information, Alison committed to translating the course…

In today’s competitive job market, staying relevant is no longer a choice; it’s become necessary in an arena where things can change at the drop of a hat! Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional considering a mid-career change, you need to practise constant adaptation and a proactive approach to career development. Below,…

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 examines anticipated challenges and opportunities facing economies from 2025-2030. It harvested the views of more than 1,000 who represent some 14 million workers worldwide.   While the ascendency of AI, the cost of living and climate change are the top three trends impacting economies, WEF also analyses…

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published its Future of Jobs Report 2025. This barometer of trends across all sectors anticipates challenges and opportunities for growth until 2030. Key takeaways include the imperative for a flexible workforce that is prepared to upskill in line with technological advances.  Over 1,000 employers contributed insights into evolving technological,…