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:

How do I submit my Test Course for a review?

After the Publishing team reviews your application and both training courses are successfully completed, you will receive an email containing content for creating the test course. The duration can vary based on your skill set and the extent to which you have followed the training. However, in a general sense, it should take approximately 2 hours to create your test course. Submit your test course for evaluation, and upon approval, you will receive an invitation to become an Alison Course Creator, allowing you to start crafting courses with your own content. It's important to note that all courses published on Alison undergo thorough reviews before they are published. Refer to the article " How to Submit a Course for Review " for detailed step-by-step guidance on the submission process.

What support do I have from Alison while publishing a course?

If you assume the role of a Course Creator, a dedicated Publishing Account Manager (PAM) will be assigned to assist, advise, and review your course. On the other hand, if you choose the path of an Assisted Course Creator, an experienced Publishing Content Manager (PCM) will guide you through the process. Our marketing team will actively promote every course, yet collaborative efforts enhance effectiveness. Thus, we encourage Course Creators to participate in promoting their content. Recognising that not everyone may possess marketing expertise, we have developed a collection of user-friendly marketing templates to facilitate the promotion of your courses on social media:

How long does it take to publish a course on Alison?

Many factors affect the length of time it takes to publish a course on Alison. Do you plan to develop a concise certificate course with a minimum study time of 90 minutes, or are you working on an extensive diploma that spans up to 25 hours of study? Additionally, your choice between being a Course Creator, utilising the Publishing Tool independently to construct your content, or selecting the Assisted Course Creation route, where our in-house experts organise the provided content on your behalf, can impact the timeline. Regardless of your chosen route, your course will undergo a review by the Alison Publishing team. They may provide feedback or request additional edits to ensure your course attains the highest quality standards. As a Course Creator, you possess the most control over the publishing timeline, with the actual duration depending on the amount of time you can dedicate to the course creation process.

Do you provide any training for Course Creator to create a course on Alison?

Absolutely, every applicant is required to successfully finish two training courses that encompass our distinct course creation processes. E-Learning Theory and Practice for Publishers The e-learning theory and practice course provide an overview of research-based methodologies for creating effective e-learning courses. Utilising e-learning content offers a valuable means to share your expertise with a broad audience, enhancing both your revenue and reputation. Upon completing this course, you will acquire the skills and confidence necessary to construct high-quality online courses. Alison Publisher Tool Training Course After finishing the initial course, it is essential to familiarise yourself with our Publishing Tool. While progressing through this course, you have the opportunity to directly access the Tool, allowing you to practically apply and test your newly acquired knowledge. Moreover, applicants are required to submit a test course using our Publishing Tool. This course, intended for assessment purposes, will not be published; it is designed to demonstrate your ability to effectively structure and create an engaging online course in alignment with Alison’s guidelines and standards. Once submitted, your test course will undergo a review, and if approved, you will receive an invitation to become an Alison Course Creator. At this point, you can commence crafting courses using your own content. It's important to note that all courses published on Alison undergo thorough reviews before being made public. Additionally, we conduct webinars for publishers, offering an opportunity for everyone to address any questions they may have. Register for webinar

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:

How will I receive notifications regarding the results of my course review?

Upon completion of the course review, you will receive an email notification from us. In the event that updates are necessary, the Alison team will email you with feedback. You can then log into your publishing tool account to review the feedback and make the necessary corrections. (see video below) Conversely, if the course meets the required standards, you will be informed that your course has been published.

There are two different types of validation rules. These are either soft rules or hard rules. Soft rules are recommendations from the Alison team to make your course better, from our experience. You do not need to follow these if you don’t think your course warrants the change. Hard rules are, as described, and cannot be ignored. To publish your course, you must fix any hard rule issues. Yellow exclamation marks accompanied by notes indicate soft validation rules, suggesting potential changes. In contrast, red exclamation marks and notes signify hard validation rules, mandating specific changes before the course can be submitted. These rules and notes will appear across all elements of your course, from fields to assets, images and videos. It will help ensure your course is in a good condition before you submit it for review.

How long does the review process take?

Your waiting period may vary between one week and four weeks, depending on the volume of applicants at any given moment. The final decision on your acceptance or rejection will be determined by the quality of your execution of the test course material, in accordance with the provided instructions.

How do you submit a course for review?

Once you select the View course modules button, you will see an option to Submit for Review will appear at the top of the page as highlighted in the image below. Simply select the Submit for Review button and your course will be now sent to us for review. If you search for the course in the home page of the publishing team you will now see that the status has changed to Sent for review as highlighted in the image below. Once the course has been accepted by us to review your course status will be updated to In Review as shown in the sample below. Note that the course cannot be edited when its status is set to In Review until we update the status back to In Progress .

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How will I receive notifications regarding the results of my course review?
Upon completion of the course review, you will receive an email notification from us.
In the event that updates are necessary, the Alison team will email you with feedback. You can then log into your publishing tool account to review the feedback and make the necessary corrections. (see video below)
Conversely, if the course meets the required standards, you will be informed that your course has been published.
Validation Rules
There are two different types of validation rules. These are either soft rules or hard rules.
- Soft rules are recommendations from the Alison team to make your course better, from our experience. You do not need to follow these if you don’t think your course warrants the change.
- Hard rules are, as described, and cannot be ignored. To publish your course, you must fix any hard rule issues.
Yellow exclamation marks accompanied by notes indicate soft validation rules, suggesting potential changes.
In contrast, red exclamation marks and notes signify hard validation rules, mandating specific changes before the course can be submitted.
These rules and notes will appear across all elements of your course, from fields to assets, images and videos. It will help ensure your course is in a good condition before you submit it for review.
How long does the review process take?
Your waiting period may vary between one week and four weeks, depending on the volume of applicants at any given moment. The final decision on your acceptance or rejection will be determined by the quality of your execution of the test course material, in accordance with the provided instructions.
How do you submit a course for review?
Once you select the View course modules button, you will see an option to Submit for Review will appear at the top of the page as highlighted in the image below.
Simply select the Submit for Review button and your course will be now sent to us for review. If you search for the course in the home page of the publishing team you will now see that the status has changed to Sent for review as highlighted in the image below.
Once the course has been accepted by us to review your course status will be updated to In Review as shown in the sample below.
Note that the course cannot be edited when its status is set to In Review until we update the status back to In Progress.

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