Breaking Language Barriers: Sankoumba Kourouma’s Journey with Alison
Meet Sankoumba: A Financial Engineer in Dakar Sankoumba Kourouma is a Guinean financial engineer living in Dakar, Senegal. He came across Alison while searching online and was instantly intrigued when he realised he could take online courses for free. Despite being a native French speaker, Sankoumba didn’t let language barriers hold him back. For Sankoumba,…
Quiet Ambition: A Rising Workplace Phenomenon
One thing we can all agree on is that the workplace is evolving. New trends, ways of working, and strategies rule the day. Added to this, are the new and subtle phenomenons, challenges, and traditional notions of ambition and success. In particular, “quiet ambition.” This growing trend represents a different approach to climbing the corporate…
A Teacher’s Transformation: How Ousmane Diallo Found Value in Alison’s Free Courses
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…
Alison Publisher Spotlight: Driven By… Co.
We were all born with an ingrained idea that through learning and a touch of encouragement, we are empowered to accomplish anything. This profound belief is a testament to the enduring human spirit. But somewhere along the journey of life, we lose sight of this and need people to remind us of who we are,…
Burnout and How to Beat It
We’re in the last stretch of the year, and by now, most of us are feeling exhausted, drained, and ready for the year to be over with. In the worst cases, many have reached and exceeded their limit and are feeling burned out. In our fast-paced world, burnout has become an all-too-common phenomenon. Whether you’re…
Teaching: A Noble Profession
Teachers teach all other professions. This is why teaching is considered by many people as the noblest of all professions. Teaching moulds the minds of the next generation, shaping minds, nurturing potential, and inspiring students to leave the classroom with confidence and a passion for learning. While the perception of teaching differs from person to…
Apprenticeships: Learning and Earning on the Job
Finding the correct route to a successful career might be difficult in today’s constantly changing work environment. Many young people must decide whether to pursue a conventional college degree or look for alternate ways to gain practical experience and develop workplace skills. Apprenticeships are an attractive choice for people wishing to learn on the job…
Moving Abroad: What You Need to Do
So, you’ve decided to pack it all up and start a new adventure in a new city and country. Moving abroad is a life-changing decision that can be both exhilarating and challenging. Whether you’re relocating for work, education, adventure, or just looking for a change in lifestyle, thorough planning and preparation are essential to ensure…
From Construction to Freelance: How Gilbert Upgraded His Skills with Alison
The Journey to Senegal: Gilbert’s Background Gilbert Doume, originally a Civil Engineer from Cameroon, moved to Senegal in 2008 to work on construction projects. After a few years in the industry, he decided to go freelance. That’s when Gilbert realised that he needed to expand his skills and up his career game. While searching for…
From Classroom to Keyboard: How Moustapha Enhanced His Skills with Alison
A Man of Many Talents: Meet Moustapha Lo Moustapha Lo is a busy guy! He’s a teacher at the African Institute of Management in Senegal and also runs his own business. Being a man of many talents, Moustapha understands the importance of honing your talents to succeed in both life and work. While working towards…
