Starting University in September? Get a head start with Alison!
For a new generation of young people, the university experience is just around the corner. Every September, millions of students land in campuses around the world to begin their journey of third level education. The step from secondary school to university can seem a daunting one to some, and the shift from teacher-led learning to…
Leading companies across North America choose Coursera for Business to build skills for a...
By Leah Belsky, Chief Enterprise Officer at Coursera Today, we’re excited to announce that more than 30 leading companies throughout North America have selected Coursera for Business to accelerate their digital transformation strategy. These customers represent a wide range of industries with skilling needs unique to their business. The growing adoption of IoT, electric, and…
5 tips for making time for learning at work
When it comes to learning new technical skills for work, finding the time to make progress on your learning can be tough. Whether it’s making space in a busy schedule, or finding ways to stay motivated, we know how challenging it can be to make learning a regular activity.To help you make learning a habit,…
4 reasons technical team training is a win for your whole org
Providing your team with technical training is a great way to elevate individual team member’s skill sets, whether they’re looking to learn a new coding language or master a specific technical task. But technical training isn’t just beneficial for the individuals on your team — it can also improve the overall performance of your organization.We’ve…
How to make learning part of your team’s regular agenda
Whether you’re interested in empowering your team to innovate, fostering cross-functional collaboration, or simply providing your employees with development opportunities, offering technical training can help keep your team engaged and motivated — while also having an impact on your business.But while the value of upskilling your team may be clear, we know that adding another…
3 technical skills every marketing team should master
As a marketing leader, you might be familiar with the range of technical skills that can help your team thrive in a fast-paced environment. For example, web-development and front-end skills like HTML and CSS can help marketers be more agile with website updates, while SQL and Python can help your team make the most of…
5 tips for keeping your team engaged with online learning
Learning a new skill online is a great way for your team to stay on top of industry trends and feel empowered to innovate. But we know motivation can be a challenge, especially when life and work get in the way. We’ve put together some helpful tips for ensuring your team stays motivated and engaged…
Sylvia Kaur: “Alison courses have been invaluable in helping me to carry out my...
“My name is Sylvia Kaur. I’m a Project and Programme Manager and I have worked for companies both in the UK and the Middle East.” How did you learn about Alison? When I first moved to the Middle East, I had a job in which I needed to know about sales, marketing and the financial…
William-Oliver Blay: “I have a plan to one day run my own business. The...
“My name is William-Oliver Blay. I’m a Liberian hailing from the county of Maryland. I currently live in Montserrado. I was schooled at the Don Bosco Technical High School. I’m passionate about helping others.” How did you learn about Alison? Through countless searches on the web for free online courses. What was your first course…
Jecho Wahiman: “Learning is my real job.”
“My name is Jecho Wahiman. I’m from the Philippines and I have been working for an American manufacturing company for 15 years now. I didn’t finish my course in International Studies at a traditional university because I started working and didn’t have much time to follow a regular school schedule. I thought of the option…
