31/07/2007

August 2007

ALISON is a project of Advance Learning, a developer of online interactive content and solutions based in Galway, Ireland. ALISON is a FREE learning resource of interactive certification-based learning AND stands for Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online.

Advance Learning is a for-profit business with a social aim; that is to provide FREE interactive education to everyone who wants it online for every subject. Using the latest technologies we believe we can make a profound difference to the lives of millions of people around the world. The ALISON model can significantly reduce the cost of education and training for government bodies and private enterprises worldwide.

ALISON is a global learning platform where anyone, anytime and anywhere can register on ALISON to study interactive courseware online for free. ALISON is only two months old and already we have 10,000 registered learners from 175 different countries. By th end of the year we hope to have 1,000,000 registered learners benefiting for this innovative and learner focused platform.

ALISON allows you to gain competency and confidence across a range of skills. Our launch offering consists of IT literacy (ECDL/ICDL, e-Citizen), Financial Literacy USA(IFLC Level One) and Psychometric Tests, with a range of courses in Language Literacy (English as a Foreign Language), Health and Safety, and workforce readiness (Touch Typing) among others whose ALISON launch is imminent.

Through ALISON we can assist people around the world in educating themselves, thereby creating a more equitable and sustainable global society.

Across the world, billions of people do not have access to high-quality skills-based interactive learning. The reason for this is usually distance and cost. The Internet changes this dynamic and now ALISON can provide an educational opportunity like none before.

Cost and distance need not be a barrier to quality learning. Through your use and support of ALISON, we can break down these barriers to learning permanently.

ALISON also has the facility to provide a reporting and monitoring systems for Learner Groups where learner activity can be tracked and monitored remotely to promote a better learning habit in learners and identify areas of concern sooner rather than later.

ALISON can be seen and accessed through www.alison.com and by registering your details to gain free access to all our courseware. We have a team of support staff on hand at all times to respond to an queries you may have