Over the past twelve weeks, my participation in the Earn to Upgrade program has significantly transformed the way I view business management and decision-making. One of the most practical applications of this learning has been in the management of my agro-processed product business, which I launched in May.
As part of my business operations, I…[Read more]

After taking the AI for Beginners course i was provided me with valuable insights into the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in today’s world. Through the course, I learned about the various career opportunities emerging in the AI industry and gained a better understanding of how AI is transforming the job market. While AI has the potential…[Read more]

Still on my EarnToUpgrade learning journey, I just completed the Artificial Intelligence: Preparing for the Future of Work course on Alison.

This course helped me understand how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the workplace and the importance of developing skills that enable professionals to work effectively alongside emerging…[Read more]

Week 10 of the EarnToUpgrade training introduced us to the course AI For Beginners on Alison, and it was another insightful learning experience.

The course helped me understand the basics of Artificial Intelligence, how AI is shaping the modern workplace, and how digital tools can improve productivity, problem-solving, communication, and workflow…[Read more]

I taught how to make detergent from home and also learned about grant application

Customer wants someone who understands their challenge. Someone who listen and takes responsibility. To customers, a complaints means there’s a problem. Effective communication and ability to manage ones stress is very important.

1. What skill did you Teach and Learn?
I taught my pod member, Rukayat, how to edit pictures using the right AI prompts for professional headshots, background changes, outfit enhancement, and lighting improvements. I also learned from her how to make homemade bar soap.
2. Who did you teach and learn from?
I taught Rukayat and also learned from…[Read more]

The Side Quest for this week was to design either a flyer or business card for my EarnToUpgrade partner. My cohort partner’s business name is ZMMLAT Couture.

I designed a simple and attractive business flyer for ZMMLAT Couture from scratch using Canva. I added quality images of her fashion products and created a unique brand color to give the f…[Read more]

Working on the business card for my partner was a good learning experience. I had to really listen to what they wanted and adjust my ideas to match their vision. It taught me how to balance my input with theirs and work together to get the best result. In the end, we created something clean and meaningful, and it felt satisfying to see it come together.

Completing this week’s learning stack felt both practical and eye-opening. The course on components shifted my mindset from constantly starting from scratch to thinking in systems creating reusable templates and workflows that save time and improve consistency. The human-centered design module reminded me to focus on real problems and the people b…[Read more]

In the sixth course, I learnt that in human-centered design, all problems are solvable, and effective solutions are created by focusing on the people we are designing for.

I learned about components and elements of designs. I also learned about human creative design and AI tools.

I learned about the basic skills and typical duties of an office admin. I also learned about business etiquettes.

Finishing this fifth course feels like a major win for my professional growth. It’s one thing to handle daily tasks, but this really opened my eyes to the “why” behind a smooth-running office like how the right systems and clear communication actually keep everything from falling apart. I’m walking away feeling way more organized and ready to tac…[Read more]

I just completed my 5th course – Admin Support and Data Entry Standard. I’ve gained so much value and practical skills for improving my productivity, organization, and overall performance. I’m grateful for the continuous learning journey. It really worth it

I just completely my fourth Course on Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills. I am proud of staying consistent and developing a clearer way of thinking.

The first step to solving a problem is to ask questions. As a critical thinker, you must know how to ask questions. Taking deep breaths for 10 mins helps to clear mental blocks.

One of the habits that stop us from achieving our goals is Procrastination. Carry out your tasks one after the other.
Be organised as this helps us to work effectively.…[Read more]