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 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 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 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 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:

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What information can other users see on my profile?

All Alison learner Profiles are set to private by default. This means that your friends, family, or potential employers will not be able to find your Profile if they search for you. However, many Alison learners have chosen to make their Alison Profiles visible. You can too! It’s a great way to showcase your skills and achievements to recruiters worldwide. I access Alison via my computer: To change your Profile settings, simply login to your Alison account and go to your Profile . Toggle the button in the Public Profile box to make it either private or public, as shown in the screenshot below. <img src="https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/iddgh1w2/1466580860/0e17a68775dbf001247f6a172f07/AD_4nXehxdRSdFg7ol4_gvJpYCbYlCHHnVOxlUQmHtEG0dSPulLv_XbbZfpVzli2ZnfqDuNwyj4HJYweNw0z9h-mxJH7OOh8sTMPA2atWoTAhHIUOFPTsMXordmBsJt0aO-Oy5yfWMwy?expires=1745329500&signature=378a1c6ec4c52b79f4849ad5a4f33ad84606e73db34ca0a7833af432c9b349a1&req=dSQhEMx2nYlZWfMW1HO4zf2iXDmJqgYD7WlE8Lwar0Ix32iiEO1pDu6qdkXy%0AYvFx%0A"> I access Alison via my Mobile Browser: To change your profile settings, simply login to your Alison account and go to your Profile . Toggle the button in the Public Profile box to make it either private or public, as shown in the screenshot below. <img src="https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/iddgh1w2/1466581403/2e4d11e465e6b020afd473b44cc3/AD_4nXeQvAFb5gsqP5s7ADVZw-0tjx4W_NpEkU0SLPp8hZwkYl8JpPcMwa21wmACpHQByVC-l5A6cPV0wmW7jx-qLSnzohvbT2BfsVR57CybEiRfTM2PVDN9WlXrTOGF-27sO6Da_vZXhtxtwh1GpJJKg3XBa2w?expires=1745329500&signature=557e7a3cc0076bf1d3b09d21f149232668b6bdd39a9d2b9b324eb8f0184a6053&req=dSQhEMx2nIVfWvMW1HO4zT09qnqSVAd%2FJD%2BiOT9WjKqaBu%2FWXq397nq0GI8y%0Ad4LL%0A"> I access Alison via App: This feature is not available in the Alison App yet. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. However, we are doing everything we can to bring it to you as soon as possible. For now, you can make your Alison Profile visible by logging into your account via a web browser.

How to change the language on Alison?

You can use the Alison website in different languages. To change the language, click on your profile icon, then select Language , and choose your preferred language. <img src="https://alison-96579630b96a.intercom-attachments-7.com/i/o/819597946/9d36a455132583219dfc06b1/MxxpzmqyFEdB5t4WQKPopsUnfWn7KtI7Fzr2BoxrYbFyTe_3csCYQCi9FcPwBgHlP3Yw1DnaK2cIFwdsGFeRSM1UEC5IgzyBrLoydaE9Oxz_ivs7QX8fKj4GnH9n0lF0I6VRODv1srIMWAoBzY1DaA?expires=1745329500&signature=0ff7f36a4a127d72b07a079e822be487c69798c644632fe3e308b931755d6e12&req=fCEuE8B5lIVZFb4f3HP0gNnwoyXrd6kVl0K7bdO58A5ATqLhRxzX2TH0KYGF%0AENM%3D%0A"> The Alison App is available in English only. We will definitely try to incorporate new languages during the next phases of the app development.

How do I add or change my profile picture?

Adding or changing your profile picture is an easy process and can be done in a few steps. I access Alison via my computer: Login to your Alison account and go to your Dashboard . Click on your profile photo icon and select Change Photo as shown in the screenshot below. Find the image you want to use as your profile picture and select Open . The image will be automatically updated in your Profile. I access Alison via my Mobile Browser: Login to your Alison account and select your Profile . Look for your name at the top of the page, and click on the pen icon as shown in the screenshot below. Click on your profile photo icon and select Change Photo as shown in the screenshot below. Find the image you want to use as your profile picture and select Open . The image will be automatically updated in your Profile. I access Alison via App: We apologise that this feature is not yet available in the App. However, we are doing everything we can to bring it to you as soon as possible. For now, you can update your profile picture by logging into your account via a web browser. Help recruiters find you! Make your Alison Profile visible online and showcase your skills and achievements to recruiters worldwide.

How do I claim the refer-a-friend reward?

Alison’s Refer A Friend programme offers great rewards. By referring your friends to Alison, you can earn: 50% off on a digital Certificate Once 3 friends complete a course, within 30 days of them registering through your unique link, you’ll earn 50% off on a digital Certificate. You will see the Yes, redeem my 50% off Digital Certificate button appear in your Stats Page , as shown in the screenshot below. You can choose to redeem this voucher now, or to keep working towards your next goal of 50% off on a digital Diploma. 50% off on a Digital Diploma You’ll earn this reward when 25 friends have completed a course within 30 days of them registering through your unique link. As shown in the screenshot below, simply click the button Yes, redeem my 50% off Digital Diploma . The voucher will be available to you in the Shop. Please note that every time you claim a reward, you would have to start again to claim another reward. You must complete at least one Certificate course to redeem your 50% off on digital Certificates, or at least one Diploma course to redeem your 50% off on digital Diplomas. You will need to complete all topics and achieve at least an 80% on all assessments.

How does the Alison Refer A Friend programme work?

Login to your Alison account and get your unique link here . Use the buttons on this page to share on social media or copy and paste your unique link to share it via email, personal messaging, or any other platform. Send it to as many people as you'd like, as many times as you want to. While you can share your unique link with anybody, as many times as you want to, current learners who are already registered on Alison will not count towards your rewards. You can track the progress of your invited friends at any time in your Referral Status Table in your Learner Dashboard. Your friends must register on Alison through your unique link and complete a course within 30 days of registering. If your friends register on Alison through your unique link, and complete a course, they will get a 10% discount on their Certificate purchase. You earn 50% off on a digital Certificate for every 3 friends that each complete a course within 30 days of them registering through your unique link. If 25 of your referred friends each complete a course within 30 days of them registering through your unique link, you will get rewarded with 50% off on a digital Diploma (applicable for Diploma courses only). So, for example, if 6 of your referred friends each complete a course within 30 days of them registering through your unique link, you can claim two 50% discounts on digital Certificates (applicable for Certificate courses only). Please note that every time you claim a reward, you would have to start again to claim another reward.

What is the Alison Refer A Friend programme?

With the Alison Refer A Friend programme, you can earn rewards when you get your friends, family, colleagues or anybody you know to learn on Alison. Here are some of the rewards you can work towards: If you get 3 friends to complete a course, within 30 days of them registering through your unique link, you’ll earn 50% off on a digital Certificate . If 25 of your referred friends each complete a course within 30 days of them registering through your unique link, you’ll get 50% off on a digital Diploma . Your friends will get a 10% discount on their first purchase if they register through your link and complete a course within 30 days. Start sharing and get rewarded!

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How do I claim the refer-a-friend reward?
Alison’s Refer A Friend programme offers great rewards.
By referring your friends to Alison, you can earn:
50% off on a digital Certificate
Once 3 friends complete a course, within 30 days of them registering through your unique link, you’ll earn 50% off on a digital Certificate. You will see the Yes, redeem my 50% off Digital Certificate button appear in your Stats Page, as shown in the screenshot below. You can choose to redeem this voucher now, or to keep working towards your next goal of 50% off on a digital Diploma.
50% off on a Digital Diploma
You’ll earn this reward when 25 friends have completed a course within 30 days of them registering through your unique link. As shown in the screenshot below, simply click the button Yes, redeem my50% off Digital Diploma. The voucher will be available to you in the Shop.
Please note that every time you claim a reward, you would have to start again to claim another reward.
You must complete at least one Certificate course to redeem your 50% off on digital Certificates, or at least one Diploma course to redeem your 50% off on digital Diplomas.
You will need to complete all topics and achieve at least an 80% on all assessments.
How does the Alison Refer A Friend programme work?
Login to your Alison account and get your unique link here.
Use the buttons on this page to share on social media or copy and paste your unique link to share it via email, personal messaging, or any other platform.
Send it to as many people as you'd like, as many times as you want to.
While you can share your unique link with anybody, as many times as you want to, current learners who are already registered on Alison will not count towards your rewards.
You can track the progress of your invited friends at any time in your Referral Status Table in your Learner Dashboard.
Your friends must register on Alison through your unique link and complete a course within 30 days of registering.
If your friends register on Alison through your unique link, and complete a course, they will get a 10% discount on their Certificate purchase.
You earn 50% off on a digital Certificate for every 3 friends that each complete a course within 30 days of them registering through your unique link.
If 25 of your referred friends each complete a course within 30 days of them registering through your unique link, you will get rewarded with 50% off on a digital Diploma (applicable for Diploma courses only).
So, for example, if 6 of your referred friends each complete a course within 30 days of them registering through your unique link, you can claim two 50% discounts on digital Certificates (applicable for Certificate courses only).
Please note that every time you claim a reward, you would have to start again to claim another reward.
What is the Alison Refer A Friend programme?
With the Alison Refer A Friend programme, you can earn rewards when you get your friends, family, colleagues or anybody you know to learn on Alison.
Here are some of the rewards you can work towards:
- If you get 3 friends to complete a course, within 30 days of them registering through your unique link, you’ll earn 50% off on a digital Certificate.
- If 25 of your referred friends each complete a course within 30 days of them registering through your unique link, you’ll get 50% off on a digital Diploma.
- Your friends will get a 10% discount on their first purchase if they register through your link and complete a course within 30 days.
Start sharing and get rewarded!

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