Alison in Action

Written by Alex Liau, learning & behaviour psychologist.  When children struggle emotionally, the place where they spend most of their time can either support their healing or make them feel more stressed. These places can be schools, community spaces, and surprisingly, their own home.  Play therapy recognises that some children struggle even in familiar settings.…

When Alison launched in 2007, our Founder and CEO, Mike Feerick, had one goal: to make education accessible to everyone, everywhere. And to this day, more than a decade later, it remains at the core of what we do. Alison offers over 6,000 free courses to help you build or refine your workplace skills. No…

Written by Alex Liau, learning & behaviour psychologist.  For many children, culture is not something distant or abstract. It is experienced daily in the food they eat, the stories they hear, the games they play, and the rituals they celebrate. In play therapy, acknowledging and integrating a child’s cultural identity and belonging strengthens their sense…

The demand for remote and online careers has grown rapidly in recent years, opening up opportunities for people across the globe to build meaningful work-from-home careers. Research by the World Economic Forum estimates that, by 2030, global digital jobs will grow by 25% to over 90 million roles. One of the fastest and most practical ways to find…

Written by Alex Liau, learning & behaviour psychologist. Trauma can leave children carrying invisible wounds. A frightening event like an accident, abuse, or sudden loss of a family member often overwhelms their ability to cope. Adults can talk about what they’ve been through, but for children, finding the words to explain trauma or their feelings…

Written by Alex Liau, learning & behaviour psychologist. Children often struggle to express their feelings in words. Typically, a four-year-old child can tell you that they are “mad” or “sad,”. In the midst of these one-word expressions, children rarely have the language skills to articulate that their anger stems from a deeper emotion, like missing…

Education is the foundation of empowerment, and when knowledge is easily accessible, opportunities become limitless. In a groundbreaking initiative, Alison is proud to partner with TechEquity, a digital skilling platform launched under India’s G20 Empower Presidency in 2023. It is backed by the Indian Government’s Ministry of Women and Child Development. This partnership marks a…

If you’ve completed an Alison course, you may be wondering if you can add it to your LinkedIn profile. The short answer? Yes, you can – and you absolutely should. Including your Alison courses and Certificates on LinkedIn is a smart and simple way to showcase your skills, highlight your dedication to continuous learning, and…

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…

A CV is more than a list of jobs and qualifications. It’s the first impression you make when applying for a new job. In just a few seconds, your CV can decide whether you move forward or not. For young professionals, especially those in their early career stages, writing a CV can be daunting. Today,…