GALWAY, IRELAND – November 2025
Alison reported 300,000 worldwide Graduates in July 2025, its highest monthly total yet. The milestone reflects sustained global Learner demand for accessible, career-focused education and underscores Alison’s mission to make high-quality skills training freely available to everyone, everywhere.
This achievement spans all 193 countries the company serves and reflects strong participation in courses across business, IT, healthcare, sustainability, and AI. The platform now offers over 6,000 free courses, enriched with content from independent experts and leading organisations, and features robust assessment and certification to help Learners evidence new competencies.
Free Learning Fuelling A Global Workforce Transformation
Alison’s growth comes amid a worldwide surge in online learning as individuals and employers seek affordable, flexible upskilling pathways. With labour markets evolving rapidly and AI reshaping roles, Learners increasingly turn to trusted providers of free, CPD-accredited courses to stay competitive and advance their careers.
In response to this accelerating demand, Alison continues to expand its portfolio of free accredited courses and career-focused learning paths. The platform’s record monthly graduation figures reinforce its position as one of the world’s largest providers of free online education, supporting governments, employers, and individuals in addressing critical global skills gaps.
Free Learning Fuelling A Global Workforce Transformation
Alison’s growth comes amid a worldwide surge in online learning as individuals and employers seek affordable, flexible upskilling pathways. With labour markets evolving rapidly and AI reshaping roles, Learners increasingly turn to trusted providers of free, CPD-accredited courses to stay competitive and advance their careers.
In response to this accelerating demand, Alison continues to expand its portfolio of free accredited courses and career-focused learning paths. The platform’s record monthly graduation figures reinforce its position as one of the world’s largest providers of free online education, supporting governments, employers, and individuals in addressing critical global skills gaps.
Confidence, Skills and Momentum for Learners
The impact for Learners is personal and immediate: completing courses builds confidence, strengthens CVs and LinkedIn profiles with CPD-accredited, verifiable Certificates, and provides clearer direction for career advancement. Graduates report greater interview readiness, the ability to apply practical skills at work, and momentum to progress to more advanced learning. For many, it opens pathways to career switches by clearly signalling newly acquired competencies.
Future Innovation and Market Expansion
Looking ahead, Alison has expanded multilingual access beginning with a full Spanish-language website, enhanced offline learning through the Alison App, and the introduction of a recruitment service connecting skilled Graduates with employers worldwide. The company will continue to invest in course quality, ensuring Learners can convert the skills they learn into tangible career progress.
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Discover free, CPD-accredited courses in high-growth fields at alison.com/courses, learn on the go with the Alison App, and read insights on skills and employability on the Alison Blog.
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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, English Language Proficiency, as well as Numeracy, 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.
In 2025, Alison is launching a Global Recruitment Service to connect employers directly with skilled, motivated Learners. The platform is also expanding its reach with multilingual versions, starting with full 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.
