GALWAY, IRELAND – 04/12/2025
Alison, a global leader in free online learning and workplace skills development, has reached a significant milestone: more than one million Learners in Kenya have now registered on the platform. This reflects Kenya’s growing demand for accessible digital education and demonstrates the impact of free, self-paced learning on communities across the Eastern African country. Among those million Learners is community leader and sustainability advocate Laban Mtware, who credits Alison with strengthening his project management capabilities as he works to address socio-economic challenges in Kenya.
Building Skills and Opportunity for Kenyan Learners
Kenya’s rising demand for flexible, skills-based online learning is driven by a young population, increased digital access, and growing interest in professional development, according to UN Women. No-cost training platforms like Alison play a crucial role in removing financial and social barriers to education, particularly for Learners in underserved communities. Alison’s milestone in Kenya demonstrates a strong alignment between its mission and the country’s focus on skills development and community-driven advancement.
Reaching one million Learners highlights the widespread adoption of Alison’s library of over 6,000 free, CPD-accredited courses. Kenyan Learners are engaging in a wide range of subjects, including Project Management, Environmental Management, Digital Skills, Business, and Community Development. Alison’s structured assessments, self-paced learning model, and zero-cost access have driven growing uptake across Kenya, with individuals, SMEs, and NGOs using the platform for credible and flexible learning pathways.
For individual Learners, Alison offers thousands of free online courses and career development tools to help them build their confidence, gain job-ready skills, progress in their current role, or move into a new career. Learners can use the Career Guide to explore potential career options and understand the skills needed to pursue them. Those unsure of where to begin can follow the Career Ready Plan, which matches their interests and abilities with suitable career paths and provides a step-by-step guide to help them get started. Alison also offers a free Resumé Builder, along with a suite of psychometric assessments – from Aptitude Tests to Workplace Personality and Mental Health Assessments – to support Learners as they prepare for the job market.
For SMEs and NGOs, Alison provides a free Learning Management System (LMS) that enables organisations to deliver training and develop their teams without licensing fees or implementation costs. The platform allows organisations to set up a training portal within minutes and grant staff access to a library of more than 6,000 pre-loaded courses covering core workplace, technical, and professional skills. Managers can assign training, track progress and completion, and generate reports to support compliance, performance management, and ongoing staff development, all at zero cost.
Real Impact for Kenyan Learners and Communities
Learners in Kenya frequently highlight the positive impact that learning on Alison has had on their skills, confidence, and opportunities. They are building industry-relevant skills and enhancing their employability without the cost barriers associated with traditional education.
One such learner, Laban Mtware, founder of KISSPRO KENYA, shared: “Alison’s courses have improved how I design and manage community projects. My partners have already noticed a big change in my language and approach, and I have received new consultancy opportunities because of my ongoing study.”
Stories like Laban’s demonstrate how free education can support grassroots initiatives, help secure new partnerships, and create ripple effects of community-led development throughout the country.
Expanding Access and Opportunities
Looking ahead, Alison aims to continue expanding its course catalogue, multilingual offerings, and career development tools to make learning even more accessible. The one-million milestone marks a significant step in Alison’s long-term vision: ensuring that anyone, anywhere can learn, upskill, and improve their life at no cost.
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Alison offers more than 6,000 free online courses that help Learners build practical skills and improve their performance at work. The Alison App, available on Android and iOS, provides mobile access to the platform’s courses, and also enables people to learn without an internet connection. Additional Learner stories are available on Alison’s testimonials page. You can also learn more about Alison’s accreditation process here.
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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 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 2026, Alison will launch a Global Recruitment Service to directly connect skilled, motivated Learners with hiring employers. 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.
