Learning Online

We all want to learn more, grow faster, and keep upskilling. But let’s be honest, building a consistent learning habit is tough. Life gets busy, motivation dips, and that TV show you’ve been binge-watching always seems to win. There’s good news, though. Building a daily learning habit doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, with…

Loneliness is a natural human emotion, yet it remains one of the most stigmatised. This Loneliness Awareness Week (June 9-15), Alison is highlighting a free course designed to help develop connections – and open up conversations about this natural aspect of the human condition.  The course, Guide to Wellbeing: From Loneliness to Connection, highlights how…

Written by Dr. Saqib Mansoor Tabes Dorsalis is a medical condition that may not be widely known but has significant implications for those it affects. This article aims to unpack its complexities, shedding light on its causes, symptoms, and clinical implications, making it easier for our readers to grasp this condition’s essence. What is Tabes Dorsalis?…

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,…

Let’s be honest, the word “learning” doesn’t always spark joy. For many of us, it brings back memories of stressful exams, dull textbooks and the countdown to the final bell. But learning doesn’t have to feel like a chore. In fact, it shouldn’t. Whether you’re upskilling for a new job, brushing up on professional development,…

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…

Discover your Irish roots and tap into the magical sounds of Irish traditional music on March 17th, the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland. Despite its small size, with just 7 million people living on this tiny island on the northwestern tip of Europe, the Irish diaspora is believed to number as many…

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, upskilling employees has become more crucial than ever. Continuous learning and professional development not only enhance the skill sets of your workforce but also contributes to the overall growth and success of your organsation. One powerful tool that can streamline and optimise the upskilling process is a Learning Management…

What do former US president Barack Obama, Russian leader Vladimir Putin and actor Jennifer Anniston have in common? They are among an estimated 350 million people worldwide who share expertise in one of the world’s oldest disciplines – martial arts. These are proven to offer a myriad of benefits, from enhancing cardiovascular health to improving…

Are you looking for flexible online learning? You’re in the right place. And with the Alison app, we’ve made learning more accessible than ever. We launched the Alison Android app in 2020. The iOS App followed in 2021, introducing thousands of new students to the Alison platform, which has been empowering millions of learners since…