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All Alison courses follow the basic structure of Course - Module - Topic - Assessment.Typically, Certificate courses have one assessment at the end of the course and Diploma courses have multiple assessments throughout.Assessments are designed to test your understanding of the content. They may include single or multiple-choice questions. You need to complete all modules and topics, and achieve at least 80% in your assessment in order to pass. The good news is that you can retake the assessment as many times as you like.

Alison courses are designed to be self-paced and self-taught. You can begin a course when you're ready and study whenever you have the chance. The duration of your study is entirely your decision.

You can complete our skills-based Certificate courses in under 3 hours. They are designed to focus your learning on specific topics in your field or industry.

You can graduate from our Diploma Courses in around 6-15 hours. These courses cover a range of topics and are great if you wish to broaden your knowledge on a particular subject area.

Certificate Courses

• Duration: 2-3 hours
• Focus: Specific topics within a subject area, like languages, media studies, health, business, or computer programming.
• Note: Not all Certificates have a Diploma equivalent.

Diploma Courses

• Duration: 8-10 hours
• Focus: Comprehensive understanding of a subject, covering multiple concepts, such as business management, workplace safety, or nursing.
• Note: If a Certificate is part of a Diploma, you’ll need to complete both separately.

In short, Certificates offer targeted learning, while Diplomas provide in-depth knowledge.

Yes, Alison courses are accredited by CPD UK. This accreditation ensures that our courses meet professional development standards and quality benchmarks. This means a certificate from a course on Alison can now be used as part of your CPD requirements, but please verify with your organisation’s guidelines. For more details on Alison’s accreditation, you can find additional information here.