Alison in Action

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…

Online learning has moved from a niche option to a mainstream pathway between 2020 and 2026, according to The Business Research Company, with the global e-learning market estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars and still growing strongly. For professionals focused on promotions, new roles, and better pay, the big question isn’t whether to…

The demand for skilled Nurses continues to rise worldwide, and the World Health Organisation estimates a global shortage of 4.5 million Nurses by 2030, with the most significant gaps in Africa, South-East Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean. For those starting in Healthcare or already working on the front line, the right Nursing courses can lead…

These days, with remote and hybrid work becoming the norm, teams span multiple countries and time zones, and clients can be located anywhere in the world. In this kind of workplace, learning a new language isn’t just a nice extra – it can genuinely shape your career. It’s not only about understanding colleagues or clients…

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…