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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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Polly Austin: “I’ve completed a lot of education in life to get to where I am now.”
“My name is Polly Austin. I’m an African-American woman with four kids. I’ve completed a lot of education in life to get towhere I... Read More
Mir Kashem: “Alison is an excellent platform where you can learn for free.”
My name is Mir Kashem. I am web programmer and I currently work as Senior Programmer in a pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh. I have more than 14... Read More
Geofrey Sserunkuuma: “Learning doesn’t stop.”
My name is Geofrey Sserunkuuma. I am from Uganda. I am currently working in Dubai as a Health, Safety and Environment officer. How did you learn... Read More
S M Nazmuz Sakib: “Alison has given me the ability, personal motivation and confidence to publish many of my own courses.”
My name is S M Nazmuz Sakib and I am an online instructor on Bitdegree, Simpliv, Airtract and Teachlr. I have gained several diplomas with Alison... Read More
Richard Luwaga: “The future is bright with Alison for anyone interested in having a bright future”
My name is Richard Luwaga. Over the last ten years, I’ve held a variety of planning, designing, implementation and management responsibilities... Read More
Nikita Jain: “Alison courses are great so go for it!”
My name is Nikita Jain. I come from a very simple family, and I am a graduate of Delhi University. How did you learn about Alison? I was surfing... Read More
Francis Bonsu: “Alison offers more information and detail compared to the normal face to face lectures we had in university.”
My name is Francis Bonsu from Ghana in West Africa. Currently, I work as software test engineer for Transsion Technology GH Limited who are the sole... Read More
Sandra Outerbridge: “The courses I’ve taken have given me confidence to try new things.”
My name is Sandra Enith Marie Outerbridge. I live on the beautiful island of Bermuda. I am a 69 year old retired paraeducator and I’m a... Read More
Esther Chidinma Chinweuba: “With Alison, you can find any course you desire to learn.”
“My name is Esther Chidinma Chinweuba from the south-eastern part of Nigeria. I’m a graduate of Forestry and Wildlife and am currently a... Read More
Ayamel Wahabi Hakima: “I think Alison is the best in high quality schooling!”
“My name is Ayamel Wahabi Hakima. I am from Morocco. I am 43 years old. I’m a keen user of the internet and I take a lot of courses... Read More
Shalini Tripathi: “With Alison, I gained knowledge and also confidence in myself.”
“My name is Shalini and I am from Mumbai. Over the years, my experience as a HR employee has given me the opportunity to specialise in talent... Read More
Abasido Umoh: “Alison courses are well structured and very informative.”
“My name is Abasido Umoh. I’m Nigerian and I’m a final year student at the University of Calabar in Cross River State in Nigeria.... Read More
Sean Wallace-Docherty: “With Alison, you can learn on the move, which is absolutely amazing.”
“My name is Sean Wallace-Docherty, a partner and a father of one. I grew up in the north-east of the UK and am proud of my heritage. In 1999,... Read More
Muneer Ahmed: “Whenever I complete a course, I start planning for the next one.”
“My name is Muneer Ahmed. I was born in Karachi in 1954. My parents came to Pakistan when Pakistan was founded in 1947. Both my parents were... Read More
Bright Dogbe: “I would recommend anyone who wants the best out of their career to study with Alison.”
“My name is Bright Dogbe. I am from Ghana and I’m currently living and working in Qatar.” How did you learn about Alison? I heard... Read More
Alieb Badara Sesay: “Education has the power to change lives and can ripple far beyond the individual learner to family and coworkers, even to nations.”
“My name is Alieb Badara Sesay, born and raised in Sierra Leone. I’m 37 years old. My education is in Accounting. I have a BSc in... Read More
Karar Muhammad: “There is no life without knowledge.”
“My name is Karar Muhammad and I am a teacher. I was born in Babil Governorate, Iraq in 1997. I have a BA in Basic Education and... Read More
Geofrey Mayanja: “I can’t thank Alison enough for the assistance they have rendered to Africa.”
“My name is Geofrey Mayanja. I reside In Kampala, the capital of Uganda. I previously worked as Exit Barrier staff for one year and later a... Read More
Joel Charles: “Alison opened up greater possibilities for promotion.”
“My name is Joel Charles. I am 31 years old and I live in the beautiful island nation of Trinidad and Tobago.” How did you learn about... Read More
Tatik Cahyaningsih: “Endless learning gives me happiness.”
“My name is Tatik Cahyaningsih. I am 48 years old, and married with two children. I am from Indonesia and I am a Human Resource Professional... Read MoreFeatured Posts
What is a Content Library? Main Features and Applications
September 5, 2025
In today’s workplaces, knowledge is abundant but often disorganised. Employees lose hours searching for resources scattered across email threads, shar...Read More
Gamification in the Workplace: Real Results from 56K+ Learners
August 15, 2025
Employee engagement isn’t just important; it’s vital. In today’s world of fast change and hybrid work, organisations must prioritise engagement to...Read More
Gamified Learning: How Organisations Can Boost Learning Engagement by 25%
August 12, 2025
Disengaged learners cost organisations millions in lost productivity, higher turnover, and stalled capability growth. According to Gallup, employee dise...Read More
How to Build a Daily Learning Habit (And Actually Stick to It)
August 11, 2025
We all want to learn more, grow faster, and keep upskilling. But let’s be honest, building a consistent learning habit is tough. Life gets busy, motiv...Read More
New Feature: Stay on Top of Your Mental Health with Regular Check-Ins
July 29, 2025
Work isn’t what it used to be. Roles are shifting, expectations are rising, and stress is showing up in new and unfamiliar ways. Now more than ever, i...Read More
Assessments: Identifying High-Potential Employees
June 6, 2025
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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 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
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 More
John 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