Alison - Free Online Learning

Acquire Knowledge Anytime, Anywhere, at No Cost.

Obtain internationally recognized diplomas and certificates that are CPD-accredited from a selection of over 5,500 courses. Become part of Alison’s network of more than 45 million learners across over 195 nations on the largest complimentary online education and empowerment platform globally.

Are you aiming to enhance your skills?

Or perhaps you’re contemplating a career shift?

Maybe you wish to initiate a side project?

No matter if you're a student, a recent graduate, an employee, an entrepreneur, or just someone who enjoys learning throughout life – Alison provides the resources you need to empower yourself and move closer to your ideal future.

Study within 9 distinct categories: IT, Health, Languages, Business, Management, Personal Growth, Sales & Marketing, Engineering & Construction, and Education & Academics.

WITH ALISON, YOU CAN

Customize your educational journey based on your preferences and requirements.

Develop job-ready abilities for sought-after positions.

Enhance industry-related expertise and acquire new skills.

Present accredited Certificates and Diplomas in your resume.

WITH THE ALISON APP, YOU WILL ENJOY

Free access to over 5,500 mobile-optimized CPD-accredited courses.

Course materials designed for regions with limited internet access.

Personalized suggestions for courses.

Flexible learning pace that fits your schedule.

Options to set study reminders and monitor your progress.

Synchronized course progress across multiple devices.

NOTABLE CERTIFICATE COURSES

Media Studies - Gaming, the Internet, and Social Media.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).

Fundamentals of Health and Social Care.

JavaScript Application Programming.

Learning Lean Six Sigma: White Belt.

Basics of Motivational Interviewing.

Anger Management and Conflict Resolution.

NOTABLE DIPLOMA COURSES

Diploma in Caregiving.

Diploma in Business Administration.

Diploma in Customer Service.

Diploma in Mental Health.

Diploma in Environmental Management.

Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health.

Diploma in Food Safety.

Enhance your knowledge through expertly curated study material: Access a plethora of over 5,000 free courses with certificates developed by professionals in their fields. You might find yourself gaining skills that outpace those of your manager (if that’s not already the case).

Continue right from where you paused: Whether you are relaxing at the beach, hiking in the mountains, or cozying up under blankets at home, your learning can proceed uninterrupted. Unless, of course, you choose to pause.

Dive into our comprehensive catalogue of relevant courses: Curious about acquiring a new skill? We have a course available for it. With our continually updated course library, discover subjects like data science, animation, marketing, cybersecurity, real estate, interior design, creative writing, and much more. If evidence of extraterrestrial life emerges, we will even offer a course on how to communicate with them.

Celebrate your achievements: Receive your certificates and diplomas delivered directly to you. Display it proudly on your wall or keep it close; we fully support whichever you choose.

Advance your career with Alison effortlessly – start empowering yourself today!

Alison operates as a for-profit social enterprise, committed to making learning accessible to all individuals regardless of time or location, free of charge.

A Power for Good

We believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5500 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.

Our values

Empowerment

We are driven by our belief in the power of free education and skills training to change people’s lives for the better and are passionate about providing an overall learning experience that meets their needs and helps them to achieve life goals.

Knowledge

We are experts in the field of online education and are rigorous in delivering high quality learning materials, services and experiences that deliver the learning outcomes we have promised.

Inclusivity

We are inspired by the UN Declaration that “everyone is entitled to a free education”. We are committed to equality and access to education irrespective of gender, geography, economic status or any other barriers to access.

Innovation

We will not be constrained by what already exists but will lead the way in introducing new ways to achieve our mission. Our DNA is entrepreneurial and we understand and embrace the pioneering spirit that motivates other entrepreneurs.

The better we do, the more good we can do.

Alison was founded in Galway, Ireland, in 2007 and has grown organically to become a major force in career empowerment, by offering free online education, skills training, psychometric assessments, career development tools, and a Free LMS. Today, with more than 45 million learners in 193 countries, Alison is changing how the world invests in their personal and professional development.

We are committed to equality and access to education and skills training irrespective of gender, geography, economic status or any other barriers that can so often stunt potential. The UN declared in Article 26 of the 1946 Declaration of Human Rights that “Education shall be free…”. This statement will always inspire us.

Alison was founded by Alison CEO, Mike Feerick. Mike is a businessman, but one with a difference. He believes in social impact, and that you can build a financially successful business focused on meeting a huge global social need, making education and skills training more accessible for everyone. He invites anyone who believes that too, to support the Alison mission.

Alison is free of charge to you. But it’s still a business – albeit a socially-focused one. We are a social enterprise making our money through advertising, merchandise, and the sale of Certificates and Diplomas, should a Graduate choose to buy one.