 | Library users access innovative online learning resource (August 17, 2010) | | | Many tens of thousands of library users across the UK are accessing an innovative learning hub which offers over 150 quality interactive online courses for free. Libraries across the UK are integrating this popular resource into their on site learning programmes. |
 | 500,000 members sign up to free interactive courses website (August 16, 2010) | | | 500,000 registered learners worldwide have now signed up to ALISON the free online learning website. Providing over 150 high quality interactive multimedia certified courses in a diverse range of subjects, the number of ALISON learners are set to grow exponentially over the next year. This will be driven by new course releases, new publishing partnerships and a growing array of teacher and trainer focused learner management features which are also provided free of charge. |
 | Free Online Interactive Maths Resources launched for Irish Classrooms (June 9, 2010) | | | Ireland’s performance in mathematics is “average’’ which is no longer good enough to encourage a smart economy, according to a report submitted to the Minister for Education Mary Coughlan. The leading Irish-based free training provider with 400,000 learners worldwide is now offering a solution to help improve our performance in world league tables. |
 | Basic Environmental Awareness Course Released (June 2, 2010) | | | As the Gulf of Mexico oil spill continues to ravage the American coastline, the free online course provider, ALISON.com is drawing attention to the environment with the release of its new Geography course - 'Introduction to Environmental Awareness'. |
 | Free Online Resources Justify Govertment ICT agency Scraping (May 25, 2010) | | | The government’s
decision to abolish the education ICT agency Becta by November has been
met with mixed view. The scrapping of the quango which promotes the use of
technology in schools is part of cuts worth £6.2 billion in what Chancellor
George Osbourne has called 'wasteful' public spending. While up to 240
jobs will go and it services cut, many are asking if Becta will truly be
missed. With a suite of free online courses available |
 | ALISON saves lives through its free Health & Safety Courses (April 26, 2010) | | |
To coincide with the World Day for
Health & Safety at work on April 28th, the free online learning
and certification-provider ALISON.com has launched a new suite of courses covering areas of health and safety in
school and the workplace. The courses are ideal for principals, teachers, team
leaders, supervisors and managers.
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 | Three Free Psychology courses now released (April 23, 2010) | | | Free online skills training provider, ALISON, today announced details of the final of its three introductory courses on psychology – “Research Method’’. This course deals with the practicalities of research in psychology including experimental procedures and referencing protocol. |
 | Free Government Economic Policy Course released (April 16, 2010) | | | Are you left clueless by government policies? Are you confused and bewildered by news announcing tightened government regulation, expansionary fiscal policy and fair wealth distribution? If so, then ALISON’s free new course on Government economic policy may be for you. |
 | 'Using English Effectively' - Another free English language Course released by ALISON (April 16, 2010) | | | The online skills training & certification provider ALISON is delighted to launch 'Using English Effectively'- the second installment of a compendium of tutorials on improving English language skills. ALISON is the first provider of its kind to offer free tutorials to learners to enhance their knowledge of English language skills and allows opportunity for free certification and flash-testing. |
 | Improve your English Grammar Skills with free Online Training (April 8, 2010) | | | Irish-based online skills training & certification provider ALISON is delighted to launch 'English Grammar Rules' - the first of what is to be a compendium of tutorials on improving English language skills. The course is the first of its kind to offer free tutorials to learners to enhance their knowledge of English language skills and allows opportunity for free certification and flash-testing. |
 | 'Introduction to Economics' A New Free Online Training Course from ALISON.com announced (April 2, 2010) | | | The free online skills training & certification provider ALISON.com is delighted to launch a new introductory course on Economics. It is the first website of its kind to offer free tutorials and certification on the study of the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services in the economy. Given the recent economic tumult, it is a timely course to aid comprehension of the complex forces at work in the economy. |
 | 'Introduction to Psychology: Biology & Behaviour' A New Free Online Training Course from ALISON (April 1, 2010) | | | The online skills training & certification provider ALISON.com has launched a new introductory Psychology course. The course is an informative and practical introduction to psychology from both a biological and behavioural perspective. It is an ideal introduction for those who wish to learn and understand more about the interplay between brain, biology and behaviour or for students who want to review their studies. |
 | 'Introduction to Project Management' - Brand New Free Online Management Training Course from ALISON.com (March 31, 2010) | | | Training Press Releases » eLearning & certification provider ALISON.com has launched a new interactive course on project management. This free online course combines theory and real-world case studies to inform the learner of the key issues in project management. It is an ideal introduction for those looking to manage projects in the future or for project managers who wish to revisit the topics to improve current performance. |
 | 'Introduction to Human Resources Management' A New Free Online Management Training Course from ALISON (March 30, 2010) | | | Online skills training & certification provider ALISON.com has launched a new course introducing the learner to the topic of human resources (HR). The course is an informative and practical introduction to contemporary HR issues including employment cycles, recruitment, performance appraisal and change management. It is an ideal introduction for those who wish to learn and understand more about the role human resource management plays in organisations. |
 | A New Free Interactive Management Training Course from ALISON (March 26, 2010) | | | The free online skills training & certification provider ALISON.com has launched a new course introducing the learner to the basics of Corporate Management. The course is useful to anyone seeking an introduction to how large corporations operate and are structured, and how the basic functions of business such as marketing, sales, finance and HR management fit together. |
 | ALISON the Free Interactive Learning for the Workplace Website gets Top Ranking in US Department of Labor Vote (January 18, 2010) | | | The US Department of Labor-sponsored ‘Tools for America’s Job Seekers Challenge’ invited workforce professionals and service users to identify the best job search and career advancement tools on the Web. Voting concluded on Friday January 15th 2010 with ALISON, the world's leading Free Online Skills Training for the Workplace service placing 3rd in the Career Advancement tools category, and 21s‘ in the overall rankings out of nearly 700 nominated services.
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 | ALISON launches a new Face (December 7, 2009) | | | ALISON, the world’s leading free learning for the workplace website launched its new-look website today. The website includes many new social networking features, faster registration, a more intuitive study area and new free tools to make learning, teaching or training on ALISON an even better experience than before. |
 | Free Gmail Course New on ALISON (September 8, 2008) | | | Free Gmail Course New on ALISON. Free interactive course teaches how to set up and use a personal e-mail address using Gmail™/Google Mail™*.
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 | Advertising on ALISON (August 25, 2008) | | | ALISON, the free learning Web site, today launches its “Advertising on
ALISON” service. From today, advertisers can promote their goods and
services to over 100,000 ALISON learners worldwide. |
 | UK Government Should Embrace Free Learning - ALISON CEO (February 22, 2008) | | | Over one year after Leitch, CEO of Free Learning Web Site ALISON (www.alison.com), Mike Feerick, calls on Government to reverse the UK ‘Skills Gap’ by embracing learning services that are proven to deliver education to businesses that are efficient in terms of value, time and quality. |
 | Managing Safety Health & Safety Course for Managers from ALISON (February 7, 2008) | | | ALISON, in partnership with Praxis42, a leading health and safety training company, has launched a new e-learning Managing Safety course for managers in businesses of all sizes. This course is available on ALISON at http://alison.com/ courses/Safety. The course covers all of the main elements of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. |
 | Manual Handling Health & Safety Course Launched on ALISON (February 7, 2008) | | | Manual Handling Health & Safety Course Launched on ALISON. Companies across the UK and Ireland are under increasing pressure from their respective health and safety authorities to wise up to manual handling regulations or face potential prosecution. In response ALISON has partnered with leading health and safety industry experts, Praxis42, to, provide a range of essential health & safety e-learning courses. |
 | Technology Training for Business (January 30, 2008) | | | The online education service ALISON recently launched an IT training initiative, called ‘Digital Enterprise’, for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) worldwide. |
 | UK IT Qualification - ITQ - now available on ALISON (January 30, 2008) | | | UK IT Qualification - ITQ - now available on ALISON. According to e-skills UK, British employers need more than 7.6 million employees to improve their IT skills and more than 8 million employees have had no formal IT training. |
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