GALWAY, IRELAND - 2026-10-20
Alison, one of the world's largest free online empowerment platforms, today announced that more than 58,000 Learners have now reviewed it on Trustpilot, the independent review platform. Over 20,000 of those reviews were left in the past twelve months alone, and Alison holds a TrustScore of 4.5 out of 5, rated "Excellent".
The pace has picked up sharply. In September 2026, Learners left more than 4,700 reviews of Alison on Trustpilot, over three times the monthly average earlier in the year. Ninety-two percent of all reviews give Alison four or five stars, and almost three in four give it the full five.
Learners most often praise the flexibility of studying at their own pace, short and clear video lessons, and practical quizzes that help them check what they have learnt. Many describe finishing their first course, gaining a new skill for work, or building the confidence to take their next step.
Alison answers its reviews too, replying to 95% of negative reviews, typically within 48 hours. Every course on Alison is free to study, and every one who completes a course can choose to purchase a Certificate or Diploma, a fee that helps fund the free education Alison provides to millions worldwide.
Wijbren van Tuinen, Head of Marketing at Alison, said: "Every review on Trustpilot is an Alison Learner telling the world, in their own words, what free education has done for them. More than 58,000 people have now done that for Alison. When people are deciding where to invest their time, and whether to invest in an Alison Certificate, they want to hear from people like themselves, not from us. We are proud of what our community is saying, and we read every review, good and bad, because that is how we keep improving."
Alison's reviews can be read at trustpilot.com/review/alison.com, and its 6,000+ free courses can be found at alison.com.
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Wijbren van Tuinen
Head of Marketing
Alison
086 335 1024
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About Alison
Alison is a global leader in free online learning and skills development. With over 50 million registered Learners across 193 countries (as of October 2025), Alison empowers individuals, communities, and organisations to upskill quickly and effectively – at zero cost.
The Alison platform provides immediate access to over 6,000 free, CPD-accredited courses, covering essential areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Business Operations, Healthcare and Sustainability. Courses are created by a mix of independent experts and global leaders, including IBM, Stanford and Microsoft.
For organisations, Alison offers a Free Learning Management System (LMS) that enables unlimited Learners to access thousands of courses with no upfront cost. A premium version with advanced analytics and customisation is also available. Alison's offering includes a full suite of assessments and psychometric tools, including a Workplace Personality Assessment, Mental Health & Wellbeing Assessment, English Language Proficiency Test, as well as Numerical, Verbal, and Abstract Reasoning tests.
To further support career development, Learners also gain access to a Career Guide, a Resumé Builder, and the ability to study offline through the Alison App. The platform is also expanding its reach with multilingual versions, starting with complete Spanish, French, and Hindi offerings — reaffirming its mission to make education accessible to anyone, anywhere.
Founded in 2007, Alison pioneered the concept of free, large-scale online learning and is recognised as the world's first MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) platform. Today, its mission continues: to break down barriers to learning, helping people gain skills, build confidence, and improve their lives — no matter where they live or what they earn.
