Scattered Among the Himalaya, Glimpses of a Changing Tibet
I was sitting inside the dark, yak-hair tent of a nomad family in Ladakh, in the Indian Himalaya. Outside, some scruffy sheep searched for greenery among the cold and barren moonscape, and large raptors circled in the thermals. As we huddled around the hearth, the old man handed me a small glass of salty, yak-butter…
Meet Shaik Rahaman Aroof, our Telugu translator!
To help the world combat the Covid-19 pandemic, Alison launched the course Coronavirus – What you need to know. In order to make sure that no one was excluded from accessing possibly life-saving information, Alison committed to translating the course into as many languages as possible. To achieve this ambitious goal, Alison reached out to its community…
Alison acquires Indian edutech company Dash Beyond
Alison is delighted to announce the acquisition of Dash Beyond, an Indian edutech company that aids job-seekers in achieving their desired career by helping them make informed education and career decisions. Through its interactive career encyclopedia, Dash Beyond uses educational cinema and gamified career exploration to help individuals make better choices about their future education…
American Digital University – leading the way in online maritime studies
There is not, and will never be, any substitute for knowledge. Learn as much as you can! If you want to differentiate yourself and stand out from the crowd, be assured that knowledge will make you taller, stronger, and more visible. In today’s world, you have access to knowledge, and often without a cost. Grab…
Benson Samuel: “Alison courses have the best curriculum.”
“My name is Benson Samuel. I am from India and I am presently working in Kuwait as a safety officer. I have been studying with Alison for two years now.” How did you learn about Alison? I came across the website when I was searching for free online courses on Google. What was your first…
Lakshay Soni: “Alison is the best educational platform I have ever used.”
“My name is Lakshay Soni. I’m a student from a middle-class family. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce from the School of Open Learning, University of Delhi. Alison has helped me a lot in developing my thinking, increasing my skills, and increasing my levels of confidence. How did you learn about Alison? Through a…
Sanjay Jha: “I would recommend Alison to anyone interested in learning new skills and...
“My name is Sanjay Jha. I am a full time law student currently pursuing a five year law degree in Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India. How did you learn about Alison? I learned about Alison through the internet. What was your first course on Alison, and why did you choose it? Diploma in Legal Studies. I…
Lesson of the Day: ‘In India, Protesters and Modi Tussle Over Who Can Claim...
Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “In India, Protesters and Modi Tussle Over Who Can Claim Gandhi”In this lesson, you will learn about the protests that began in India last year over a law regarding citizenship and religion. Both the government and the protesters refer to Mohandas K. Gandhi’s ideals and…
Meet Aniket Kapade, our Marathi translator!
Aniket, tell us a bit about yourself and your background. My name is Aniket Kapade. I’m a nutritionist, personal trainer and businessman. How did you learn that Alison was looking for translators for its coronavirus course? I have done some courses on Alison before and while I was checking out some more courses to take…
Dr Meenu Poonia: “I have already completed 138 Alison courses!”
“My name is Dr Meenu Poonia. I’m an international gold medalist in ju jitsu and I also play cricket at the national level. I work as an assistant manager at the Jaipur Central Co Operative Bank in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. I am also a writer and I have written almost ten books in Hindi. I…
