GALWAY, IRELAND – November 2025
The free online platform Alison has launched a major upgrade, creating a more intuitive, inclusive, and productive experience for Learners worldwide.
Now live on desktop and mobile, Alison's redesigned Learning Environment boosts engagement, streamlines studying, and supports course completion. This launch furthers Alison's mission to remove educational barriers by making digital learning tools smarter, more accessible, and simpler to use.
The updated environment features improved navigation, streamlined course progression, and new tools to boost Learner consistency and focus. Key enhancements include simplified menus for easier course access, built-in Study Reminders to keep Learners consistent, and integrated note-taking to boost retention and understanding. Each improvement is based on Learner feedback and global best practices, aiming to strengthen retention and satisfaction.
With over 50 million registeredusers across 193 countries, Alison continues to lead in the evolution of self-paced, skills-based learning. The platform’s upgraded experience ensures that Learners studying topics from Artificial Intelligence to Workplace Communication can do so with greater confidence and efficiency.
Ciaran Cannon, Vice-President of Global Affairs at Alison, said: "Our mission is to make education accessible, empowering, and effective. This new Learning Environment reflects that vision. It’s a product of active listening to our Learners, continuous innovation, and our ongoing investment in improving the online education experience for all."
The redesigned platform also enhances outcomes for educators, workplace trainers, and organisations using Alison’s Free Learning Management System (LMS), offering a more polished and scalable environment for delivering digital education.
Looking ahead, Alison will continue to expand the Learning Experience with personalised course recommendations powered by AI, and has already begun full multilingual support, beginning with Spanish, and further enhancements to mobile learning tools.
To explore Alison’s free courses and redesigned platform, visit www.alison.com.
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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.
