Welcome to the wonderful world of Aesop's Fables! In this free online course from ALISON you will find a selection of 60 fables that you can read, share and retell with your friends and family. Alongside the popular tales that you may already know, we have chosen some of the less well-known stories that may be new to you. The fables work their magic by enchanting us with … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
What Will Education Look Like in a More Open Future?
In his MindShift article, David Price (author of OPEN: How We’ll Work, Live And Learn In The Future) considers what open learning systems - as productivity and innovation drivers - would look like for educators: Open learning systems apply the same learning principles to their professionals as they do to their students. They understand that the only sustainable transformation … [Read more...]
War fails to halt the MOOC Revolution spreading to IRAQ
Despite challenging circumstances on the ground in Iraq, Ireland-based ALISON, the first MOOC (Massive Open Online Courseware) and a global leader in the provision of free certified online workplace skills training, together with USAID/Foras, Silatech, a regional social initiative promoting employment opportunities for Arab youth, and Cihan University, have collaborated to … [Read more...]
Job Search Skills – Preparing Your Résumé and Cover Letter
Job Search Skills - Preparing Your Résumé and Cover Letter is an Alison free online course which is designed for anyone who wants to undertake a job application campaign to successfully acquire a new job. The course breaks down the job application process, so you can ensure that you can identify and apply for your ideal job. This course describes ways of identifying your … [Read more...]
20 Sites With Free Images for Your Blog
John Rampton, entrepreneur and investor, founder of California-based Adogy: The world of free stock photos can be a difficult one to navigate. If you're using a paid image repository like iStockphoto or Shutterstock, your rights and responsibilities are clear: You pay for the rights to use the image, and no attribution is required. However, if you're choosing to go the free … [Read more...]
The 6 most promising job industries for the Class of 2015
Anne Fisher, Fortune Magazine: Graduating from college in a few weeks, and looking to start a career where the most growth is? Research firm IbisWorld recently delved into its database of more than 700 industries and came up with a list of the fields most likely to show strong revenue and employment growth, along with above-average salaries, for at least the next five … [Read more...]
Software Development Degree Programs
As computers and mobile applications become ever more an integral part of our lives and our economy, the demand for professionals with the skills to design, develop, and maintain software is rising rapidly. Software development degree programs prepare graduates to develop new computer software systems and incorporate them into a wide range of applications. They provide the … [Read more...]
Introduction to Job Search Skills
Introduction to Job Search Skills is an Alison free online course which is designed for anyone who is beginning or is actively involved in a job search. The course covers different scenarios from students looking for internships or entering the workforce for the first time, to experienced professionals re-entering the workforce, changing industry/role or relocating. This … [Read more...]
Introduction to Time Management
Introduction to Time Management is a free online course that will guide you on how to effectively and efficiently manage your time. Many people feel overwhelmed by the all the demands, distractions and interruptions of the working day, so time management is a very important skill to have in the modern workplace. This Alison free online course will offer some suggestions for … [Read more...]
Education for All 2000-2015: Only a third of countries reached global education goals
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Paris/New Delhi: Just one third of countries have achieved all of the measurable Education for All (EFA) goals set in 2000. Only half of all countries have achieved the most watched goal of universal primary enrolment. An extra $22 billion a year is needed on top of already ambitious government contributions in … [Read more...]
Diploma in Information Technology Management
The Diploma in Information Technology Management is a free online course that explains why managers must understand how Information Technology plays a fundamental role in both the structure and control of the modern business. A successful manager must have an excellent grasp of the functionality, capabilities and effects of the technology that he or she must implement and … [Read more...]
Office workers ‘too sedentary’
As I sit here working on my laptop, I have to agree that I (like so many others) spend far too much time sitting down. James Gallagher, Health editor, BBC News website: On Your Feet Britain says sitting for long periods at work is linked to a host of health problems, which are not undone by working out in the gym. It is calling on people to stand regularly, walk around more … [Read more...]
