Frequently Asked questions

After the Publishing team reviews your application and training course is successfully completed, you will receive an email containing content for creating the 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.

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:

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.

Absolutely, every applicant is required to successfully finish a training course that encompass our distinct course creation processes.

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.

The positive news is that everyone has the opportunity to develop a course on Alison! Whether you are an expert in a specific field, possess a unique and passionate skill, or hold valuable knowledge and experience to share, you can create a course on our platform and connect with thousands of learners globally. All that's required is a computer with internet access and the eagerness to impart your expertise to our community.

Find comprehensive instructions on the application process here.

The application process accommodates your preferred pace. Here, we've presented approximate timeframes for each type of application.

At Alison, we offer two distinct approaches for users to create and share courses with others:

Becoming a Course Creator

A Course Creator creates the course content and uses the Alison Publishing Tool to upload the content to the learning environment. Course Creators are required to adhere to Alison's structural and pedagogical guidelines during the creation of their courses. The courses undergo a review process by Alison, and Course Creators are accountable for implementing any feedback provided by Alison.

Becoming a Course Creator is a fulfilling journey. You can initiate the application process to become an Alison Course Creator in three simple steps:

Step 1: Submit an Application

Complete the application form by providing your personal information, professional and educational background, language proficiency, and motivation. Once your application undergoes review, you will receive an email outlining the next steps.

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Step 2: Complete a Training Course

Upon submission of the application form, you will receive two emails. The initial email encompasses details about training course that you are required to finish:

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.

The second email extends an invitation to a free webinar, offering additional insights into the process of course creation on Alison. To enrol, click the 'Register For Free' button in the email or utilise the provided button below.

Register for webinar

Step 3: Login to the Publishing Tool

Access to the Publishing Tool will only be provided upon successful completion of the initial two application steps.

Here is a link to the Publishing Tool where you can log in to your account.

You can also access the Publishing Tool directly from the Alison website homepage by clicking on "Log-In to Alison Publishing," as demonstrated below:

Step 4: Create a Test Course in the Publishing Tool

Upon review of your application by our Publishing team and successful completion of the training course, you will receive an additional email containing instructions to create the test course. This course, intended for testing purposes, will not be published. Its purpose is to enable you to demonstrate your ability to effectively structure and create an engaging online course in alignment with Alison’s guidelines and standards.

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.

The application process itself requires around 5 minutes to complete, the training course which take approximately 90 minutes, and the creation of the Test Course may take about 2 hours. You have the flexibility to complete these steps at your own pace. Upon submitting your test course, you can expect to receive an email regarding the success of your application within approximately a week. Please be aware that this timeframe may vary based on the volume of applicants.

At Alison, we offer two distinct approaches for users to create and share courses with others:

Submit your application by filling out our application form: