GALWAY, IRELAND - 2026-08-18

Alison has announced that it has graduated over 100,000 Learners in Botswana, marking a major milestone for people using free online education to build practical skills and strengthen their career prospects.

The achievement shows strong demand for flexible, self-paced learning across the country. For many in the country, Alison provides a way to continue developing skills without needing to pause work, relocate, or take on course fees before they can begin.

A Free Learning Milestone With Real Career Relevance

Surpassing 100,000 Alison Graduates in Botswana reflects how online learning can support people at different stages of life, from school leavers preparing for work to adults building confidence for new roles, promotions, or career changes.

The milestone is especially meaningful in a country where skills and employment remain closely connected. A World Bank human capital brief for Botswana reported that 38 percent of youth aged 15 to 24 were not in employment, education, or training in 2024. Against that backdrop, free online learning gives motivated Learners another practical route to become ready for the workforce.

Digital Skills Are Becoming Part of Everyday Progress

Alison’s growth in Botswana also sits within a wider shift across Africa, where digital skills are increasingly tied to innovation, employability, and economic transformation. The World Bank’s study on Digital Skills, Innovation, and Economic Transformation highlights the importance of expanding digital-skills education in Sub-Saharan Africa as economies change.

For Alison Learners, that shift is practical rather than abstract. Courses in areas such as digital literacy, business, healthcare, project management, language, and personal development can help Learners take a useful next step, whether they are entering work, changing direction, or trying to become more confident in their current role.

Botswana Graduates Show the Power of Self-Directed Learning

The 100,000 Graduates milestone points to a strong appetite for learning that is accessible, flexible, and focused on outcomes. As Alison continues to grow across Africa, Botswana stands out as a country where free online learning is helping people take ownership of their development. The milestone is not only a measure of completed courses. It is also a signal of Learners making time to build confidence, strengthen their options, and transform their lives.

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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.

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