GALWAY, IRELAND – November 2025
Alison achieved a record high of 2 million monthly active Learners in August 2025, as people worldwide turned to the platform to take courses, complete assessments, explore psychometric tools, and use a growing suite of career resources.
Learners are increasingly choosing online education to stay competitive in fast-changing job markets. Flexible digital learning platforms like Alison are enabling them to gain new skills, progress in their careers, and adapt to emerging industries while balancing work, family, and financial pressures.
Alison’s free Certificate and Diploma courses give early-career professionals, job seekers, career changers, and lifelong Learners access to high-quality education, without educational fees or entry requirements. Learners use Alison to land roles, earn promotions, transition into future-proof sectors, start businesses, and contribute new skills to their communities. By closing skills gaps quickly and building confidence, they are shaping their own economic futures and positioning themselves for success in digital and green economies.
Record Learner Activity Across Subjects, Tools and Services
Demand continues to rise across Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Business Operations, Healthcare, and Sustainability. Learners are increasingly drawn to short, stackable courses that deliver job-ready skills and recognised Certificates in hours, not years.
More organisations are also adopting Alison’s Free Learning Management System (LMS) to support staff and volunteer training at zero cost. A premium option offers enhanced analytics and customisation. This combination of free learning for individuals and scalable solutions for organisations is driving record monthly learning activity across the platform.
Impact for Learners, Educators and Employers
The rapid growth in monthly active Learners highlights the essential role free online education now plays in improving social and economic mobility.
Learners gain in-demand skills, earn Certificates to show competence, and access tools to support their career progression.
Educators and experts reach global audiences and share knowledge with Learners who face barriers related to cost, geography, or access.
Employers use Alison’s free and premium LMS for onboarding, compliance, continuous upskilling, and productivity.
Commenting on the milestone, Ciaran Cannon, Vice-President of Global Affairs at Alison, said: “This surge in Learner activity tells a simple truth: the global demand for accessible education has never been greater. More people are learning, achieving, and advancing their lives through Alison than ever before, and that momentum shows no sign of slowing.”
Looking Ahead: Expansion, Multilingual Access, and Recruitment
Building on this momentum, Alison is expanding its catalogue of 6,000+ free, CPD-accredited courses with a strong emphasis on AI, technology, sustainability, and other critical skills shaping the modern workplace.
Alison will soon launch a Global Recruitment Service to connect employers with skilled, motivated Learners who have demonstrated real competencies through Alison’s courses and assessments. The platform will also extend its multilingual reach, with a full Spanish-language version already live and additional languages to follow soon.
By combining free learning, assessments, and direct pathways to employment, Alison empowers millions to access new opportunities, strengthen livelihoods, and support more inclusive economies.
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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, Numeracy, as well as 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.
