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Millions of learners around the world have used our free online courses to empower their lives and their communities. As one of the world’s largest free learning platforms for education and skills training, we’ve equipped tenacious self-starters like student Kelia Conteh Jr. in Sierra Leone and social entrepreneurs like Wahab ur Rehman, who is helping transform food hygiene in Pakistan. Read their inspirational stories and discover how we can support your educational or career journey too! This could be the beginning of your own success story!
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Sunil Sarad: “Alison courses are specific, relevant and concise.”
“My name is Sunil Sarad and I am a Learning and Development professional with more than twenty-five years of experience. I’m currently... Read More
Renata Nascimento: “I was going through a period of depression and the only way I felt better was by studying. Alison helped me.”
“My name is Renata Nascimento. I was born in the city of Niteroi, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It’s a city of 600,000 people,... Read More
Dorothy Akende: “Whatever Alison course you choose, the materials are informative.”
“My name is Dorothy Akende and I am from Nigeria. I have four years of experience in the community development sector, specifically focused on... Read More
Konstantinos Vichoudis: “I recommend Alison because of their mission: innovation, inclusivity, knowledge, empowerment.”
“My name is Konstantinos Vichoudis. I am 42 years old and I live in Thessaloniki, Greece. I have a masters in Project Management and... Read More
5 Reasons to Break Out of Work Silos
Expertise in your field is vital to your career development, however, overspecialisation in the workplace can lead to silos. The term originates... Read More
Fred Marata: “l have studied 84 Alison courses and gained 84 certificates!”
“My name is Fred Marata and I am from Zimbabwe. I am currently working as a Trade Marketing Representative. I discovered Alison through the... Read More
Amgad Mohammed: “Alison courses have changed how I think about management.”
“My name is Amgad Mohammed. I am forty years old and I am a chemist. Last summer, I found Alison by searching the internet for platforms I... Read More
James Maina: “Through Alison I received a new job as a Procurement Officer.”
“My name is James Maina and I am an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants student. I have a Bachelor’s of Commerce in... Read More
Fatima Mahmood: “Alison offers quality educational material with very good evaluation criteria.”
“My name is Fatima Mahmood. I am from Pakistan. I am working in the Education Department of the Punjab government in Pakistan. I have worked... Read More
Meet 7 year old Ehan – Alison graduate and future NASA engineer
Like many schoolchildren around the world, seven year old Ehan Rattani has spent 2020 learning from home. However, Ehan has gone above and beyond... Read More
Thiha Kaung Set: “Before Alison, I was just a job seeker. Now, I am the Manager of a Local NGO.”
Thiha Kaung Set is an Alison Learner from Myanmar. Thiha has completed over thirty courses with Alison across a wide range of areas. His newfound... Read More
Abiola Ajibade: “I strongly recommend Alison because of the rich range of courses.”
“My name is Abiola Ajibade and I’m from Nigeria. I am a high school teacher by profession.” How did you learn about Alison? I was... Read More
Lwando Simane: “Alison can help transform dreams into a reality.”
“My name is Lwando Simane. I am a kind and friendly person and I love having people around me. I am always willing to help if I can. I am a... Read More
Hazel Kendrick: “Alison courses help me to improve my teaching skills.”
Hazel Kendrick is a lecturer in Business Management in South Africa and finds that Alison’s online courses allow her to stay up to date with... Read More
Joy Cherotich: “Alison educated me by offering me free courses!”
“My name is Joy Cherotich from Kenya. I achieved my secondary school certificate in 2007 but afterwards I didn’t join a college due to... Read More
Wimarshana Senavirathana: “Alison is the best online learning institute for businessmen around the world.”
As the director of a company, Wimarshana Senavirathna doesn’t have the time to commit to a course that can’t work to his schedule. With... Read More
John Taylor: “Alison is a truly powerful enabler.”
John Taylor is an Alison Graduate who managed a miraculous career change in just a few months thanks to Alison’s free online learning. By... Read More
Esther Ibanga: “Alison courses have improved my ability to develop effective strategies for managing complex technical projects.”
“My name is Esther Ibanga. I’m a dedicated and focused engineer with a background in electronic and computer engineering. I have... Read More
Joshua Jacob: “Alison is the best place to learn.”
“My name is Joshua Jacob. I work with KNCV Tuberculosis Nigeria as a truck driver for the Northern region.” How did you learn about... Read More
Yevenae Chambers: “Alison courses have helped me with my stress and I am so thankful.”
“My name is Yevenae Chambers. I am very independent and I love to expand my knowledge. My backstory is quite a rollercoaster. I was always... Read MoreFeatured Posts
Alison: An Irish Leader in Free Online Learning
March 20, 2025
Alison, an Irish-founded online learning platform, is committed to providing free access to education for learners worldwide. Since its launch, Alison h...Read More
Africa Rising: The Future of Transformative Education in Nigeria and Beyond
March 19, 2025
In February 2025, Alison attended the Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos, Nigeria, where Alison Founder and CEO Mike Feerick delivered a keynote speech. T...Read More
Future of Jobs Report 2025: Top Skills & Roles in Demand
February 12, 2025
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 examines anticipated challenges and opportunities facing economies from 2025-2030. It harvested ...Read More
Navigating the Future of Work: Insights from the WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025
February 6, 2025
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published its Future of Jobs Report 2025. This barometer of trends across all sectors anticipates challenges and oppo...Read More
Disaster Management: Be Part of the Solution
January 15, 2025
Disasters can strike unexpectedly, but many are predictable. Would you know what to do in a crisis like a wildfire or flood? Whether natural or man-made...Read More
Free Homeschool Resources: How Alison Helped Our Family Thrive
November 6, 2024
By Carole Dolan Weed Hello, fellow homeschoolers and welcome to the Alison Homeschooling Blog! I’m very excited to be part of Alison’s mission...Read MorePopular Posts
Alison Learner Spotlight: Meet Gloria Alado
June 15, 2022
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.” – Dr Seuss If we’re honest, s...Read MoreDisaster Management: Be Part of the Solution
January 15, 2025
Disasters can strike unexpectedly, but many are predictable. Would you know what to do in a crisis like a wildfire or flood? Whether natural or man-made...Read More
Alison vs Coursera and Udemy
February 17, 2025
Why Pay to Upskill When You Can Learn for Free? Thinking about advancing your career with online courses? Platforms like Coursera and Udemy claim to off...Read More
Teaching: A Noble Profession
October 5, 2023
Teachers teach all other professions. This is why teaching is considered by many people as the noblest of all professions. Teaching moulds the minds of ...Read MoreJohn Taylor: “Alison is a truly powerful enabler.”
November 20, 2020
John Taylor is an Alison Graduate who managed a miraculous career change in just a few months thanks to Alison’s free online learning. By upskilli...Read More
Meet the African Businesses Hiring Alison’s Graduates
March 22, 2024
Looking for a job in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa or beyond? Discover how millions of Alison graduates across Africa have leveraged their certifications...Read More