GALWAY, IRELAND - 2026-11-02
Alison has expanded the payment options available through its Stripe checkout, allowing Learners to use more locally popular payment methods when making purchases in the Alison Shop.
Depending on their market, Learners may now see additional payment options alongside debit and credit cards, including services such as Revolut, Klarna, and Satispay in supported European markets.
Checkout Can Now Adapt to Where Learners Are
The expanded Stripe integration means Learners do not need to navigate a long list of payment services from different countries. Instead, the checkout can surface additional options relevant to their market alongside conventional debit and credit card payments.
The change applies to eligible purchases through the Alison Shop, including Certificates, Attestation Letters, and Alison Premium subscriptions.
Revolut, Klarna, and Satispay Expand the Options Available in Europe
The difference is particularly visible across Europe, where payment preferences can vary significantly between countries.
Learners in supported markets can now access options including Revolut, Klarna, and Satispay, bringing payment services already used by European consumers into the Alison checkout.
For Alison, this means the final stage of a purchase can better match the wider online payment environment Learners encounter in their own countries.
A Global Platform Needs More Than One Way to Pay
Serving Learners across 193 countries means localisation extends beyond language and course content. The practical experience of using the platform also needs to account for differences between markets.
Payments are one example. A widely used option in one country may have little relevance in another, while a payment service that people use routinely at home may be absent from an international checkout altogether.
Expanding local payment methods through Stripe allows Alison to address those differences within a single Shop. As the platform continues to serve a global community, its checkout can offer more of the payment options people already know and use where they live.
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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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