Six Soft Skills that are Hard to Beat!
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…
How to become a freelance writer
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…
Benefits of an Organisation Providing Training
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…
Gamification in LMS: Engaging and Motivating Users
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…
Top 20 Enterprise Learning Systems 2022
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…
Top 25 online courses in Mexico – June 2020
The e-learning market is expected to see substantial growth over the coming years. In countries like Mexico, government agencies are investing in all kinds of educational platforms, including online education. As such, we’re already seeing that there’s an interest in this way of learning. With that in mind, we’ve outlined the 25 online courses with…
Learner stories – Martin
Martin Griffiths, 43, is a teacher at a primary school in the UK. After working in the fitness industry as a general manager at a leisure centre, Martin moved into teaching and used FutureLearn to help with his professional development. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he took FutureLearn’s ‘How to Teach Online‘ course.Join ‘How to Teach…
Benefits of an LMS for Upskilling Your Employees
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…
Best Content Awards 2020
Welcome! Anyone who tells you that 105 is uncomfortable, I am here to say, yeah, probably, unless you are like me and grew up in the Southwest (in the U.S.), then it is refreshing. Especially with a pool. Anyway, I am coming to you from the Tucson area of Arizona. Think desert and mountains, and…
Alison & the Ismaili National Council UK – a partnership in community learning
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),…
