I completed the Diploma in Nursing Studies, does it mean that I am a nurse?

Alison's courses focus on basic skills-based workplace learning, and our Certificate courses typically take 2-3 hours to complete, while Diploma courses take around 15 hours. The Diploma in Nursing studies is a great introduction to nursing, but it cannot be compared to a formal, accredited qualification of a Registered Nurse, which usually requires a degree and may take 3-4 years to complete in most countries. The knowledge and skills gained through Alison's courses can still be valuable and may assist you in your application to accredited nursing programmes, or in pursuing related healthcare roles. It's essential to check the specific entry requirements of individual colleges or employers to determine how Alison's courses can support your career in nursing.

Are Alison courses accredited/recognised?

Continuing Professional Development, or CPD, is the process of continually developing or maintaining your professional skills. CPD helps individuals focus on how they can become a more competent and effective professional. Due to our rigorous publishing review process, courses on Alison are now being accredited by CPD UK, an independent organisation. Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks, and the learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality. This CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements. This means a certificate from a course on Alison can now be used as part of your CPD requirements (please check with your organisation’s guidelines). You can find out more about Alison accreditation here .

What courses have free Certificates?

Below is a list of our courses that offer a free PDF digital Certificate: • Back Care and Manual Handling (Theory) • Understanding the Ebola Virus: History, Treatment and Prevention - Revised • Microsoft Excel 2010 - Revised 2017 • Microsoft Access 2010 - Revised 2017 • Microsoft Word 2010 - Revised 2017 • Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 - Revised 2018 • Microsoft Office 2010 - Revised 2018 • Introduction to E-learning theory and practice • Alison Publishing Tool Training Course v2 • Coronavirus - What you need to know

How do I download my Learner Record?

All Alison courses are completely free to study and complete. After completing a course, you will be offered the choice to purchase a Certificate or Diploma. Paying for a certificate is completely optional. You can download your free Learner Record or Learner Verifications, which acts as proof of the courses you have completed on Alison. Your Learner Record includes all your completed and started courses. It also shows your Total Study Time for all these courses. Learner Verifications is the document that shows the stats for chosen courses only. To download your Learner Record , simply go to Settings and click Download in the Learner Record box, as per the screenshot below: To download your free Learner Achievement Verification for a specific course, please choose the Learner Verification widget: Find the course and click on the green Learner Verification button: The new page will show detailed information of the course, your study time for that course and your final score. To download the file, please click on Print a copy as shown below:

I completed the Diploma in Nursing Studies, does it mean that I am a nurse?

Alison's courses focus on basic skills-based workplace learning, and our Certificate courses typically take 2-3 hours to complete, while Diploma courses take around 15 hours. The Diploma in Nursing studies is a great introduction to nursing, but it cannot be compared to a formal, accredited qualification of a Registered Nurse, which usually requires a degree and may take 3-4 years to complete in most countries. The knowledge and skills gained through Alison's courses can still be valuable and may assist you in your application to accredited nursing programmes, or in pursuing related healthcare roles. It's essential to check the specific entry requirements of individual colleges or employers to determine how Alison's courses can support your career in nursing.

Are Alison courses accredited/recognised?

Continuing Professional Development, or CPD, is the process of continually developing or maintaining your professional skills. CPD helps individuals focus on how they can become a more competent and effective professional. Due to our rigorous publishing review process, courses on Alison are now being accredited by CPD UK, an independent organisation. Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks, and the learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality. This CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements. This means a certificate from a course on Alison can now be used as part of your CPD requirements (please check with your organisation’s guidelines). You can find out more about Alison accreditation here .

What courses have free Certificates?

Below is a list of our courses that offer a free PDF digital Certificate: • Back Care and Manual Handling (Theory) • Understanding the Ebola Virus: History, Treatment and Prevention - Revised • Microsoft Excel 2010 - Revised 2017 • Microsoft Access 2010 - Revised 2017 • Microsoft Word 2010 - Revised 2017 • Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 - Revised 2018 • Microsoft Office 2010 - Revised 2018 • Introduction to E-learning theory and practice • Alison Publishing Tool Training Course v2 • Coronavirus - What you need to know

How do I download my Learner Record?

All Alison courses are completely free to study and complete. After completing a course, you will be offered the choice to purchase a Certificate or Diploma. Paying for a certificate is completely optional. You can download your free Learner Record or Learner Verifications, which acts as proof of the courses you have completed on Alison. Your Learner Record includes all your completed and started courses. It also shows your Total Study Time for all these courses. Learner Verifications is the document that shows the stats for chosen courses only. To download your Learner Record , simply go to Settings and click Download in the Learner Record box, as per the screenshot below: To download your free Learner Achievement Verification for a specific course, please choose the Learner Verification widget: Find the course and click on the green Learner Verification button: The new page will show detailed information of the course, your study time for that course and your final score. To download the file, please click on Print a copy as shown below:

What features are included in the Free LMS plan?

The Free LMS plan is feature-rich and ideal for teams of any size. You'll have access to 4,000+ courses from a CPD accredited provider, pre-created Learning Paths developed by industry experts, custom learning paths, real-time analytics and in-depth reporting, and the flexibility to manage learning schedules. All with a quick and easy setup process.

Is there a trial period?

There's no need for a trial period because Alison's Free LMS is free to use right from the start! You can set it up immediately through self-service, with no cost to your organisation or hefty time investment implementing the platform. Simply visit our Free LMS sign-up page and get started on your journey of seamless online learning. We've removed the barriers, so you can focus on what matters most - upskilling your team with quality education.

How does the Free LMS compare to Traditional LMS platforms?

When researching traditional LMS platforms, you’ll quickly realise that there are per-user costs for the software (and often separate fees for implementing it), costs for the content you need to provide learning experiences for your team, and lengthy lock-in contracts. Traditional LMS providers also usually require you to assemble a project team to facilitate length implementation. In addition to enabling you to administer online training to unlimited users at no cost, Alison’s Free LMS comes preloaded with an extensive library of courses and pre-made learning paths. This drastically reduces setup time, enabling you to focus on implementing and managing the learning process instead of building it from scratch. Our Free LMS's quick setup time, unlimited free users model, integrated course library and lack of minimum term are four distinct advantages that set us apart in the crowded LMS marketplace. We do all this whilst also offering you a feature-rich LMS, so you don’t have to compromise on reporting, ease of use or learner experience. Sign up for Alison’s Free LMS now to see for yourself!

Is Alison's Free LMS really free?

Yes! Alison’s Free LMS has a simple mission: To remove budget as a barrier to upskilling by making learning accessible to organisations of all shapes and sizes. Alison’s intuitive, high quality LMS is free for an unlimited number of users, as are the 4,000+ courses accessible from within it. Alison's Free LMS gives organisational leaders all the power of a fully-functional, industry-grade LMS without any of the costs. No software fees, no content fees, no implementation fees: Alison’s Free LMS is truly free. Whether via greater retention, increased productivity, improved employee morale, or futureproofing your organisation with skills it needs for continued growth, the benefits of building a culture of continuous professional development are clear. Sign up for Alison’s Free LMS today to start realising these benefits within your organisation now!

Why can't I access the custom allocate feature?

Custom Allocate is a feature accessible via LMS+ only. With Free LMS, you'll be using the 'auto allocate' feature. To gain the flexibility of assigning certificates in a manner of your choosing, upgrade to an LMS+ subscription. Contact our Learning Advisors to learn more about the other features in LMS+.

Absolutely! We take data security very seriously. We have robust security measures in place to protect your data and maintain confidentiality. Please review our data security and privacy policy here .

Do I need to enter my credit card details for the free trial?

With Alison's Free LMS, there's no need for a free trial because it's absolutely free to use from the get-go! For the LMS+ subscription, you will need to enter your payment details to start the subscription.

How do I buy certificates for my team?

To buy certificates, go to the 'Manage my Certificates' section on the side dashboard. Choose the 'Purchase Certificates' button on the top right. If it's your first time buying, you'll also see prompts on the dashboard directing you to our Free LMS shop.

What is the benefit of purchasing certificates?

Alison’s Free LMS has a simple mission: To remove budget as a barrier to upskilling. By enabling both free learning and discounted certification, we aim to make this accessible to organisations of all shapes and sizes. Certificates are a great way to invest in your team and demonstrate your commitment to their professional development and credentials. As an Alison Free LMS partner, you’ll also benefit from a standard flat rate for Diplomas and Certificates. And the more you choose to invest in certifying your team, the more we’ll reward you with discounted bulk rates. Certificates are a part of your toolkit as a learning leader and are one of the ways you can drive a culture of continuous professional development. They act as powerful tangible incentives which foster employee motivation and keep your team fully invested in their professional growth, making upskilling a real success.

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Why can't I access the custom allocate feature?
Custom Allocate is a feature accessible via LMS+ only. With Free LMS, you'll be using the 'auto allocate' feature. To gain the flexibility of assigning certificates in a manner of your choosing, upgrade to an LMS+ subscription. Contact our Learning Advisors to learn more about the other features in LMS+.
Is my data secure?
Absolutely! We take data security very seriously. We have robust security measures in place to protect your data and maintain confidentiality. Please review our data security and privacy policy here.
Do I need to enter my credit card details for the free trial?
With Alison's Free LMS, there's no need for a free trial because it's absolutely free to use from the get-go! For the LMS+ subscription, you will need to enter your payment details to start the subscription.
How do I buy certificates for my team?
To buy certificates, go to the 'Manage my Certificates' section on the side dashboard. Choose the 'Purchase Certificates' button on the top right. If it's your first time buying, you'll also see prompts on the dashboard directing you to our Free LMS shop.
What is the benefit of purchasing certificates?
Alison’s Free LMS has a simple mission: To remove budget as a barrier to upskilling. By enabling both free learning and discounted certification, we aim to make this accessible to organisations of all shapes and sizes.
Certificates are a great way to invest in your team and demonstrate your commitment to their professional development and credentials.
As an Alison Free LMS partner, you’ll also benefit from a standard flat rate for Diplomas and Certificates. And the more you choose to invest in certifying your team, the more we’ll reward you with discounted bulk rates.
Certificates are a part of your toolkit as a learning leader and are one of the ways you can drive a culture of continuous professional development. They act as powerful tangible incentives which foster employee motivation and keep your team fully invested in their professional growth, making upskilling a real success.

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