What Type of Certifications Can I get Online?
Alison offers two levels of certification:
1. Certificate Courses
Certificate courses last, on average, 2-3 hours. Certificate courses are meant for light study and give learners the opportunity to focus on a particular subject.
2. Diploma Courses
Diploma courses last, on average, 8-10 hours. They offer a higher level of certification than our Certificate courses and this reflects the more in-depth and extensive nature of Diploma courses. Diploma courses are designed to give the learner a deeper understanding of a subject by covering a wider range of concepts and skills.
What type of courses can I get online for free?
Alison's extensive range of free online Certificate and Diploma courses are focused on skill development and are aimed at increasing your employability so that you can start your career, change your career path, or reenter the workforce after taking a break.
The Top 10 Skill You Can Learn Online For Free
1. Presentation and Speaking Skills for Webinars
When it comes to communication, being clear and concise with your audience is key. This free online course will teach you presentation skills, public speaking, and the process for creating great webinars.
2. Peak Productivity Hacks
Productivity is the key to all success. Learn how the pros teach people to maximize productivity. Get more done with your time you have and create more freedom for things that matter most!
3. Transformational Leadership
This free online leadership course will teach you the most effective tips and techniques you can use to improve your relationship with your team and help them become as effective as they can be.
4. Motivation - Power Guide to Motivating Yourself
Motivation is the master skill of success - without it, you will fail, but with it, you can find success! Learn about the most effective ways to motivate yourself and others by taking this free online course on self-motivation.
5. Goal Setting Mastery
This course is based on years of research and success principles that are known to get results. Having these tools and strategies will make setting goals so much easier, increase the positive results you get, and help you achieve your goals in far less time.
6. Develop your Emotional Intelligence
High emotional intelligence (or EQ) allows you to understand and interact with your feelings in a way that allows you to build good quality relationships and make decisions effectively. EQ affects every aspect of your life, this course is ideal if you are interested in leading a happier and better-balanced life.
7. Building Your Confidence and Working Ethically
This free online course will teach you to build your confidence and work ethically. Discover the basics of body language, from using body language to communicate to reading the body language of others. Learn to leverage your own assertiveness and self-confidence.
8. Soft Skills for Professionals
Learn the 10 soft skills you will need to succeed in your career. You will learn the skills necessary for finding and landing the job you want with job search skills. You will also learn about interpersonal skills in the workplace to help you build effective relationships.
9. Intrapersonal & Interpersonal Communication
This free course covers concepts such as self-disclosure, the social penetration theory, self-concept and the dimensions of self. You will also learn about the conversational process, employment interviews as well as how to manage conflicts in the workplace.
10. Time Management Mastery
Excel in almost every area of your life by learning new ways to be more productive. This course will teach you how to beat one of the biggest ‘time killers’ and help you discover how to consume information more quickly, find time-saving apps, and learn the power of focus.
Can you get online Certificates and Diplomas for free?
All 3000+ Alison courses are available online to study and complete for free. Once you have completed a course and successfully pass the course assessment, you are deemed certified and become a Graduate. As an Alison Graduate, you have two options to get proof of the skills you've developed and the courses you've completed.
Download your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification For Free
We believe that education is a human right and that no one should be disqualified from learning due to cost. We are aware that some learners can't afford or may not want to purchase a printed or digital Diploma or Certificate. That is why we allow Learners to download both their Learner Record and Learner Achievement Verification for free. Both are forms of certification that demonstrate your course completion and provide proof of study.
Purchase Your Certification
As an Alison Graduate, you have the option to purchase certification in the form of either a printed or digital version of the Certificate or Diploma you have earned. Purchasing your certification allows you to showcase your achievement but this is totally optional.
Our high-quality parchments include a variety of security features to guarantee the integrity of our certification, including bespoke micro-embossed prismatic foil, embedded metallic Genuine Text thread, UV watermarked security material and security patterned background.
Our high-quality parchments include a variety of security features to guarantee the integrity of our certification, including bespoke micro-embossed prismatic foil, embedded metallic Genuine Text thread, UV watermarked security material and security patterned background.
Do Employers Value Online Certificates?
The answer is a resounding "Yes!" All around the world, hundreds of thousands of Alison Graduates have transformed their studies with Alison into new jobs. Employers value the time dedicated to self-studying and upskilling. The skills you've developed by taking online courses shows that you are serious about self-improvement and that matters to employers. The world of work is ever-changing and to stay relevant and ahead of the curve, you need to commit to continuously improving your skills and learn new expertise. Investing in online certification is worth it!
