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:

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

Common Inquiries Regarding Payment Procedures

In this article, we will explore frequently asked questions, offering clear insights into various aspects, including payment methods and thresholds. Our aim is to equip you with comprehensive information to ensure you have everything you need. How much will I get paid? Multiple factors affect your earning potential. Your course generates revenue through a combination of certificate sales and ad revenue. Focusing on high-ranking tags (i.e., desirable subjects), hard skills and following Alison’s guidelines and pedagogy will help elevate your earning power. What payment methods are available for receiving earnings? We offer various payment methods, including bank transfers and PayPal. Choose the method that suits you best during Invoice stage of the payment process. Learn more about the payment process here . How often are payments processed? Payments are typically processed on a quarterly basis. Is there a minimum threshold for payments? Yes, there is a minimum payout threshold of €250. Once your earnings reach this threshold, you will receive a payout in the next payment cycle. Can I track my earnings and payment history? Absolutely! The platform provides a transparent and detailed earnings dashboard. You can track your earnings on your Financial dashboard when you log into your Publishing Tool account. Are there any fees or deductions from my earnings? Alison only applies development cost deductions to courses published through Content Assistants (formerly Assisted Publishing). For payments made via PayPal or Bank Transfer, Alison ensures the full payment amount is transferred, covering any associated charges. It's important to note that certain banks and PayPal accounts not configured for Euro payments may impose additional fees, such as currency conversion charges. Alison, however, is not accountable for these supplementary deductions. How is the pricing for my courses determined? You cannot set the price for the certificates for your own courses. The prices are set based on the following factors: Whether the course is classed as a certificate or diploma. Whether the certificate/diploma purchased is digital or parchment. The location of the learner. Is there customer support available for payment-related queries? Yes, our customer support team is available to assist you with any payment-related inquiries. You can reach out via email or through the support portal. How can I boost my earnings? Self-promotion and marketing will help boost the profile of your course. Many Course Creators also opt to join our Affiliate Programme which can significantly improve your earnings. You can learn more about Alison’s Affiliate Programme here . Remember to review the terms and conditions for specific details regarding payments, as they may vary based on updates and changes to the platform policies.

How is the certificate cost calculated?

As a course publisher on Alison, you do not have the flexibility to set the prices for the certificates associated with your courses . The pricing structure is determined by Alison based on specific considerations to ensure fairness and consistency. The pricing of certificates is influenced by several key factors, including: Course Type: The distinction between a certificate and a diploma. Certificate Format: Whether the certificate is provided in digital or parchment format. Learner's Location: The cost may vary depending on the geographical location of the learner. Alison’s mission is to make education free and accessible to all which is why all of our courses are free to enrol in and complete. We price certs differently in different countries to try to ensure that we remain accessible in areas with less disposable income than others. Self-promotion and marketing will help boost the profile of your course. Many Course Creators also opt to join our Affiliate Programme which can significantly improve your earnings. You can learn more about Alison’s Affiliate Programme here .

Understanding the payment process is pivotal. In this article, we'll walk you through the payment journey step by step, ensuring clarity of the process. Step 1 - Payout Preview A Payout Preview notification is sent to all publishers on, or around, the 7th working day of the first month of each quarter. The preview will contain the Statement of Account with the following information: If your balance is less than €250, the proposed payment will show as zero on the statement, and your balance will be carried forward to the next quarter as the opening balance. Step 2 - Activate Financial Report Once you receive the Payout Preview notification, the “Agree” button will be activated in the Financial Report on your dashboard. The Agree button will be available until the 25th working day of the new quarter. You must click on the Agree button to trigger your payment. If you miss this deadline, the button will be removed and your payment will be carried forward to the next quarter. Please contact AcquisitionTeam@alison.com if you: do not have access to the dashboard are unable to see the “Agree” button despite having a payout amount due find an error in your payout amount calculation Step 3 - Invoice After clicking on the Agree button, if this is your first payout, you should send an invoice for the payable amount to AcquisitionTeam@alison.com. The invoice should contain the following information: Your full name Your full address (including country) Your chosen payment method Payment method - PayPal If you want to be paid through PayPal, then please mention your full PayPal email. Payment method - Bank transfer If you want to be paid through a bank transfer, then please mention the following bank details in your invoice: Bank Name: Name on Account: Account Number: IBAN: Swift/Bic code: Bank Address: Country: If you have any questions, please contact AcquisitionTeam@alison.com.

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Common Inquiries Regarding Payment Procedures
In this article, we will explore frequently asked questions, offering clear insights into various aspects, including payment methods and thresholds. Our aim is to equip you with comprehensive information to ensure you have everything you need.
How much will I get paid?
Multiple factors affect your earning potential. Your course generates revenue through a combination of certificate sales and ad revenue. Focusing on high-ranking tags (i.e., desirable subjects), hard skills and following Alison’s guidelines and pedagogy will help elevate your earning power.
What payment methods are available for receiving earnings?
We offer various payment methods, including bank transfers and PayPal. Choose the method that suits you best during Invoice stage of the payment process. Learn more about the payment process here.
How often are payments processed?
Payments are typically processed on a quarterly basis.
Is there a minimum threshold for payments?
Yes, there is a minimum payout threshold of €250. Once your earnings reach this threshold, you will receive a payout in the next payment cycle.
Can I track my earnings and payment history?
Absolutely! The platform provides a transparent and detailed earnings dashboard. You can track your earnings on your Financial dashboard when you log into your Publishing Tool account.
Are there any fees or deductions from my earnings?
Alison only applies development cost deductions to courses published through Content Assistants (formerly Assisted Publishing). For payments made via PayPal or Bank Transfer, Alison ensures the full payment amount is transferred, covering any associated charges. It's important to note that certain banks and PayPal accounts not configured for Euro payments may impose additional fees, such as currency conversion charges. Alison, however, is not accountable for these supplementary deductions.
How is the pricing for my courses determined?
You cannot set the price for the certificates for your own courses. The prices are set based on the following factors:
Whether the course is classed as a certificate or diploma.
Whether the certificate/diploma purchased is digital or parchment.
The location of the learner.
Is there customer support available for payment-related queries?
Yes, our customer support team is available to assist you with any payment-related inquiries. You can reach out via email or through the support portal.
How can I boost my earnings?
Self-promotion and marketing will help boost the profile of your course. Many Course Creators also opt to join our Affiliate Programme which can significantly improve your earnings. You can learn more about Alison’s Affiliate Programme here.
Remember to review the terms and conditions for specific details regarding payments, as they may vary based on updates and changes to the platform policies.
How is the certificate cost calculated?
As a course publisher on Alison, you do not have the flexibility to set the prices for the certificates associated with your courses. The pricing structure is determined by Alison based on specific considerations to ensure fairness and consistency.
The pricing of certificates is influenced by several key factors, including:
- Course Type: The distinction between a certificate and a diploma.
- Certificate Format: Whether the certificate is provided in digital or parchment format.
- Learner's Location: The cost may vary depending on the geographical location of the learner.
Alison’s mission is to make education free and accessible to all which is why all of our courses are free to enrol in and complete. We price certs differently in different countries to try to ensure that we remain accessible in areas with less disposable income than others.
Self-promotion and marketing will help boost the profile of your course. Many Course Creators also opt to join our Affiliate Programme which can significantly improve your earnings. You can learn more about Alison’s Affiliate Programme here.
Payment process
Understanding the payment process is pivotal. In this article, we'll walk you through the payment journey step by step, ensuring clarity of the process.
Step 1 - Payout Preview
A Payout Preview notification is sent to all publishers on, or around, the 7th working day of the first month of each quarter. The preview will contain the Statement of Account with the following information:
If your balance is less than €250, the proposed payment will show as zero on the statement, and your balance will be carried forward to the next quarter as the opening balance.
Step 2 - Activate Financial Report
Once you receive the Payout Preview notification, the “Agree” button will be activated in the Financial Report on your dashboard. The Agree button will be available until the 25th working day of the new quarter.
You must click on the Agree button to trigger your payment. If you miss this deadline, the button will be removed and your payment will be carried forward to the next quarter.
Please contact [email protected] if you:
do not have access to the dashboard
are unable to see the “Agree” button despite having a payout amount due
find an error in your payout amount calculation
Step 3 - Invoice
After clicking on the Agree button, if this is your first payout, you should send an invoice for the payable amount to [email protected].
The invoice should contain the following information:
Your full name
Your full address (including country)
Your chosen payment method
Payment method - PayPal
If you want to be paid through PayPal, then please mention your full PayPal email.
Payment method - Bank transfer
If you want to be paid through a bank transfer, then please mention the following bank details in your invoice:
Bank Name:
Name on Account:
Account Number:
IBAN:
Swift/Bic code:
Bank Address:
Country:
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

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How much will I get paid?

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How often are payments processed?

Is there a minimum threshold for payments?

Can I track my earnings and payment history?

Are there any fees or deductions from my earnings?

How is the pricing for my courses determined?

Is there customer support available for payment-related queries?

How can I boost my earnings?

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What payment methods are available for receiving earnings?

How often are payments processed?

Is there a minimum threshold for payments?

Can I track my earnings and payment history?

Are there any fees or deductions from my earnings?

How is the pricing for my courses determined?

Is there customer support available for payment-related queries?

How can I boost my earnings?

Step 1 - Payout Preview

Step 2 - Activate Financial Report

Step 3 - Invoice

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