Career Development

Prior to launching his own business, Harvey worked for over 20 years in the hospitality industry, starting off as a chef, before becoming a restaurant developer and assuming various other roles in the sector. To expand his horizons, Harvey began by taking a course in ‘Intellectual Property Management in the Food Sector’ on FutureLearn. “I took…

Introducing Ousmane: An Experienced Educator Ousmane Diallo isn’t new to teaching. As a School Principal from Louga with over two decades of experience, he knows his stuff. But even veterans can learn new things. Ousmane was searching on the internet when he found Alison. Intrigued, he enrolled in a course and soon realised he’d found…

Managers are crucial cogs in any business. They lead departments to success through an array of soft skills and talents. Without them, deadlines can be missed, quality can plummet, and business growth is scuppered.But good managers aren’t just cogs in a machine. They are also tightrope walkers, trying to balance views and opinions from all…

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,…

On the 13th of July, our four brand new, industry-endorsed microcredentials for business professionals working with Xero, Salesforce, Tableau, and AWS are going live. These microcredentials have been created in collaboration with world-leading business intelligence tools and SaaS software providers in order to address skills shortages in finance, data science, cloud computing, and customer success management.Read…

Oman has been one of the forerunners of e-learning in the Middle East. With a significant emphasis on IT and education, many people in the country are taking online courses. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the world works. We are all having to adapt to a new situation, at least until some long-term solutions…

Over the last couple of years, the Malaysian government has worked to improve ICT in the country and start to digitise education. As such, the e-learning industry revenue is expected to reach over $2 billion by 2023. Learners in Malaysia enjoy a wide range of FutureLearn courses, and we take a look at the top…

Training and skills development are essential to helping you advance and achieve your career goals. This pursuit can be costly, sometimes coming out of your pocket. Some companies offer this benefit to their staff, but you may have to ask your organisation to cover the cost for others. Talking about money isn’t easy. Asking for…

There’s no time like the present for taking stock of your career and reviewing your options. Do you enjoy your job? Is it time to start your own business? What kind of setup are you looking for? Or is it time for that big career move? And if so, what careers are in demand and…

People write to express themselves, order their thoughts, explore ideas, and for many other reasons. But what about when you want to turn your pastime into a profession? How do you get started, and what skills do you need? We take a look at how to become a freelance writer.Freelancing can be a rewarding and…