Upskilling

In today’s digital age, where attention spans are shorter and distractions are plentiful, maintaining learner engagement has become a significant challenge for educators and organisations. Gamification has emerged as a powerful tool in Learning Management Systems (LMS), revolutionising how users engage with educational content. In this article, we will explore the various facets of gamification…

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…

If you aren’t learning, you aren’t growing. This is the mindset adopted by many successful leaders and businesses. It is this approach to learning and development that builds a strong workforce – the backbone of any organisation. Learning is a lifelong process that begins when an employee joins a company and continues throughout their tenure…

You want your organisation to be the best that it can be. And to be the best, means you need to have the best team driving your organisation and its operations forward. One of the ways to get the most out of your employees is to give them access to training that will improve their…

Going to get lab work done, for most people, is worse than going to the dentist. When you go and get labs done, you might get the inquiry, “Have you fasted this morning?” Now there are only two answers that are available – yes or no. That’s it. I bring this up because as with…

There are certain skills that are necessary to succeed in particular sectors. Accountants need to be able to balance books, electricians need to be able to wire plugs, and salespeople need to be able to make a pitch.  But there are other skills that are required in all industries, regardless of your job, and your…

Upskilling of any kind is of value and will improve your employability and earning potential. However, certain skills are more in demand than others and if you’re adept at them you can command a higher salary for your services. Knowing which skills are highest on potential employers’ lists of desired skills gives you an edge…

The Future of Skills. I’m sure you have heard this phrase. It’s everywhere. Some sites provide the answer to the question – “What are the skills of the future?” Yet, that shouldn’t be the question. What should be the first question – “What do skills of the future mean?” “How does it apply to those…

Soft Skills allow us to work effectively with other people, whether that means coworkers, managers or clients. These skills are fundamental to all workplaces and are an asset in any industry. However, sometimes we can overlook this valuable skillset. It’s crucial to include your Soft Skills on your CV because these skills are often what…

The Ismaili National Council UK is one of a variety of organisations around the world using Alison to bring online education and skills training to its members. Nymeth Ali, a member of the Ismaili community in the UK, tells us about the benefits of using Alison for community learning. The Aga Khan Education Board (AKEB),…