GALWAY, IRELAND - 2026-08-09

Alison has reached more than 250,000 Graduates in the United Arab Emirates, marking a milestone in a country that continues to invest heavily in digital transformation, innovation, and workforce development.

The achievement reflects growing demand for flexible learning among people who want to build practical skills, advance their careers, and remain competitive in one of the world's fastest-evolving economies. As the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global centre for technology, business, and innovation, lifelong learning is becoming an increasingly important part of professional success.

A National Vision Built on Skills

The UAE has placed knowledge, technology, and human capital at the centre of its long-term economic strategy. Through initiatives such as the UAE Digital Economy Strategy, the country aims to increase the contribution of the digital economy to GDP while strengthening the digital capabilities and future skills of its workforce.

Achieving those ambitions depends on more than technology alone. It also requires people to keep developing their knowledge as industries, workplaces, and professional expectations continue to evolve.

Flexible online learning helps make that possible. By removing tuition fees and allowing people to learn at their own pace, Alison provides practical opportunities to develop new skills alongside work and everyday life.

Learning That Fits a Fast-Moving Economy

The UAE's workforce is among the most diverse in the world, bringing together professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, industries, and career stages. In an environment where change is constant, learning increasingly becomes something that continues throughout a career rather than ending with formal education.

Alison Graduates in the UAE have completed courses across business, technology, healthcare, project management, language learning, artificial intelligence, and personal development. For many, those courses provide an opportunity to strengthen existing expertise, prepare for greater responsibility, or explore entirely new career paths.

250,000 Graduates Reflect a Commitment to Continuous Learning

Reaching more than 250,000 Graduates in the UAE signals a growing culture of continuous learning, where people recognise that professional development is an ongoing process rather than a one-time achievement.

As Alison continues to expand across the Middle East, the UAE remains one of its strongest learning communities. The milestone demonstrates how accessible online learning can complement national skills initiatives by helping more people build the knowledge and confidence needed to thrive in a rapidly changing economy.

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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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