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The first question that many people ask is “Are Alison’s free online certification programs worth it?” The answer is a resounding “yes!” We offer thousands of certificate options to enhance your knowledge and skills that can be accessed at any time, from anywhere, for free. So what do you have to lose? Get started on your learning journey today. Get Started
An online certificate program is considered postsecondary, non-degree training and generally focuses on subject-specific learning. Alison offers free online certificates in a wide range of in-demand fields, including computer science, engineering, marketing, business, human resources and communications.
Earning an online certificate can jump start your career, supplement academic learning and provide opportunities for personal development.
Alison’s free online certificates include both an instructional and an assessment component. Unlike traditional learning systems, however, you have the freedom and flexibility to start learning the moment you enroll in the class and complete the work on a timetable that fits with your life.
Alison’s online certificates fall into a category sometimes referred to as Massive Open Online Certificates (MOOC). In this interconnected world, MOOCs (such as those available through Alison) allow access to education that is both time and cost effective for learners.
We also believe that MOOCs can - and should - provide the following:
Every day, Alison strives to provide high-quality educational and skill-training options that meet the needs of our learners across the globe.
Alison’s online certificates offer convenient, free learning to help you quickly boost your knowledge and skill set. Whether you are exploring a new career path or hoping to earn a promotion or raise in your current position, Alison’s free online certificates help you to stand out from the competition. They can also serve as the foundation for enhanced academic achievement or personal development.
Since Alison’s free certificate courses are offered online, you can learn from a place and at a pace that is convenient for you. Additionally, all our online certificates are absolutely free, and upon completion, you can download an official certificate as proof of your achievement, should you choose to do so.
Employers weigh these factors heavily when interviewing candidates or reviewing promotions. It makes sense, then, that the number one reason people study with Alison is to improve their workplace skills. Whether it is refreshing knowledge of project management, keeping up-to-date with data protection regulations or learning a new language, in today’s modern economy, employees and entrepreneurs understand that they need to keep their skills current.
In an increasingly competitive world, employers are looking for unique skills that make you stand out from your peers. Perhaps there are three applicants for a marketing position, and you are the only one who knows how to build a website after doing a free certificate course on Alison. Or maybe your Certificate in Hospitality Management Studies means you alone are eligible for promotion. With thousands of free online certificates to choose from, Alison graduates can create their own edge in the workplace - and employers will take notice.
Even without the benefit of increased skills and a competitive advantage, taking the time to proactively complete an online certificate program through Alison demonstrates personal commitment on the part of the learner. It serves as a signal of intellectual curiosity, initiative and determination - and employers recognize that these characteristics can bring great value to their organization.
Alison was founded in 2007 with the mission of improving equality and access to education and skills training. We believe that, through education, everyone has the power to change their lives - and ultimately the world - for the better.
Over the past decade, millions of learners have enrolled in our free online certificate programs for a variety of reasons. Some want to jump start a new career or up-skill in their current job. Others are seeking supplemental academic training. And still others simply wish to learn valuable skills to enhance their daily life.
Whatever your goal, Alison’s free online certificates offer the freedom to learn and the tools to succeed.
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