GALWAY, IRELAND – 2025-11-28
Alison, the world’s leading free online learning platform, proudly announces the remarkable achievements of it's Transitions Year Certified Program (TY Certified), empowering 2,000+ total students to boost their skills and career readiness since launch. The program delivers an average study time of 25 hours per learner and generates an impressive 3,000 learner sessions per month on its flexible, self-paced platform.
Redefining Career-Related Learning With Accessible, Quality Certification Courses for Youth
With a growing number of emerging professionals embracing Alison’s award-winning LMS, the TY Certified Program is redefining career-related learning by offering accessible, high-quality Certification courses designed to support youth in their academic and professional transitions. By enabling enrolled learners to engage deeply with practical, job-ready skills in an empowering digital environment, Alison is helping bridge critical skills gaps through inclusive education.
“This program exemplifies Alison’s passion to make life-changing, workplace-relevant upskilling available for free to all,” said Olivia Cosgrove, Alison’s Head of Organisational Solutions.“The dedication we see from these learners, committing over 25 hours monthly, reflects how meaningful and impactful the TY Certified experience is. These certifications are not just credentials; they represent confidence, opportunity, and a path to employment.”
Ms I O Mahony, Programme Coordinator, St. Kevins College, Dublin, Ireland, added, "Alison online courses have worked very well in our school. We have tailored these in Transition Year and linked them to activities that we have organised for students. For example, the students did basics to barista with Alison and we followed up with a workshop for the students. The courses allowed flexibility for teachers and gave students independence in their own self directed learning. We used the certificate completion as part of their assessment and we presented the students with the certificates at the end of year ceremony. Our current 5th years are applying their certificates on their curriculum vitae in both LCVP and LCA. I would highly recommend Alison as a learning platform for transition year."
Alison’s Commitment to Free, Life-Changing Education Drives Student Dedication
Alison’s flexible, accessible learning model allows learners to fit education around their lives, overcoming traditional barriers of cost, time, and geography. The program features specially curated career-related courses that build foundational skills essential for future success, while accommodating varied learning paces.
TY Certified Program Highlights:
- Covers 4 main student dimensions plus other categories like workplace skills and ‘real-world’ practical learning.
- Includes learning paths tailored for skills and topics such as digital literacy, careers, physical & mental health, social citizenship, and sustainability.
- Subsidised cost model for schools to make the program accessible and affordable.
- A proudly Irish program supporting Transition Year students with holistic personal and professional development.
Future Growth Plans Focus On Employer Partnerships and Expanding Career Pathways
Looking forward, Alison aims to expand the TY Certified Program’s reach, further strengthening employer partnerships and integrating more career pathways. With the platform’s global scalability, Alison remains committed to empowering youth worldwide to transition confidently from education to employment through accessible, free digital learning.
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About Alison
Alison is a global leader in free online learning and skills development. With over 50 million registered Learners across 193 countries (as of October 2025), Alison empowers individuals, communities, and organisations to upskill quickly and effectively — at zero cost.
The Alison platform provides immediate access to over 6,000 free, CPD-accredited courses, covering essential areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Business Operations, Healthcare and Sustainability. Courses are created by a mix of independent experts and global leaders, including IBM, Stanford and Microsoft.
For organisations, Alison offers a Free Learning Management System (LMS) that enables unlimited Learners to access thousands of courses with no upfront cost. A premium version with advanced analytics and customisation is also available. Alison's offering includes a full suite of assessments and psychometric tools, including a Workforce Personality Assessment, Mental Health & Wellbeing, English Language Proficiency, Numeracy, Verbal and Abstract Reasoning tests.
To further support career development, Learners also gain access to a Career Guide, a Resumé Builder, and the ability to study offline through the Alison App.
In 2025, Alison is launching a Global Recruitment Service to connect employers directly with skilled, motivated Learners. The platform is also expanding its reach with multilingual versions, starting with full Spanish, French, and Hindi offerings — reaffirming its mission to make education accessible to anyone, anywhere.
Founded in 2007, Alison pioneered the concept of free, large-scale online learning and is recognised as the world’s first MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) platform. Today, its mission continues: to break down barriers to learning, helping people gain skills, build confidence, and improve their lives — no matter where they live or what they earn.
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