Milestone marks growing demand for scalable, no-cost learning solutions among employers worldwide
Alison, a leading global provider of free online learning, today announced it has surpassed 10,000 business and institutional client signups on its Free LMS platform. This milestone reflects a growing global shift toward accessible, scalable learning management systems that enable organisations of all sizes to upskill teams at no cost.
Addressing the Evolving Skills Economy
In a rapidly evolving skills economy, organisations across industries are under pressure to deliver timely, cost-effective training. Traditional learning management systems often come with licensing fees, infrastructure demands, or onboarding complexity, barriers that Alison’s Free LMS eliminates. The platform enables companies, governments, non-profits, and training providers to deploy learning programs instantly and without any cost.
Top Rated LMS Powers Free Training Across 193 Countries
The 10,000 client mark represents institutions across 193 countries, from small law and accountancy practices to international NGOs and public-sector bodies. Alison’s Free LMS offers access to over 5,500+ ready-to-use courses for unlimited users with advanced performance analytics. This robust offering facilitates employee onboarding, the creation of personalised training plans, comprehensive reskilling efforts, and vital community education initiatives.
“Our mission is to make learning and skills development free and accessible to everyone, including businesses and governments,” said Mike Feerick, CEO and Founder of Alison. “Reaching 10,000 client signups is validation that the world is ready for a more inclusive, efficient model of education delivery.”
How Organisations Use Alison’s LMS for Onboarding and Upskilling
The Free LMS Platform is utilised to onboard new employees, build personalised training plans, support reskilling efforts, or provide community education. From HR teams to L&D experts to line managers, organisations report measurable improvements in learner engagement, program adoption, and operational cost savings.
A growing number of workforce development agencies are integrating Alison’s Free LMS Platform into national skills strategies, particularly in underserved regions where budgets are tight but the need for digital learning is high.
Olivia Cosgrove, Head of Business Solutions at Alison, commented: “Witnessing the rapid adoption of our Free LMS by such a diverse range of organisations has been incredibly rewarding. From small businesses needing to quickly onboard new hires to large non-profit organisations upskilling their global teams, our platform is proving to be an indispensable solution. It's truly inspiring to see how it empowers organisations to invest in their people without financial barriers, driving both cost savings and tangible improvements in employee development.”
What’s Next: Expanding LMS Features and Global Partnerships
Following this milestone, Alison plans to expand Free LMS Platform features to support advanced reporting and multi-language content delivery. The company also aims to deepen partnerships with educational NGOs and public institutions to amplify its global impact.
“Our goal is to democratise learning infrastructure,” added Feerick. “We envision a world where quality education tools are not just affordable—they’re free, powerful, and designed for all.”
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About Alison
Founded in 2007 as the world’s first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform, Alison has grown into the world’s largest free online empowerment provider, supporting over 45 million learners across 193 countries, as of July 15th, 2025. At the heart of Alison’s mission is a simple yet transformative belief: education is the key to personal freedom. Alison exists to break down the barriers that limit access to learning, empowering anyone, anywhere to gain skills, unlock opportunities and shape their own future - free from the constraints of cost, geography or circumstance.
Alison offers over 5,500 free, CPD-accredited courses in key areas such as business, IT, healthcare, sustainability, AI, and personal development. Our courses boast content from independent subject matter experts in addition to renowned industry leaders including IBM, Stanford and Microsoft. The platform enables learners to gain job-ready skills precisely tailored to the needs of their local labour market. In addition to individual learning, Alison supports organisations with a Free LMS (Learning Management System), allowing businesses to deliver and manage in-house training at scale.
To support lifelong learning and career advancement, Alison also offers a Psychometric Testing Suite, an interactive Career Guide, and a user-friendly Resumé Builder. Learners can study flexibly with Offline Learning available through the Alison App, making it easier than ever to learn on the go.
Looking ahead, Alison is preparing to launch a recruitment service, designed to connect employers with skilled, motivated learners from around the world. The platform is also working to expand global accessibility through multilingual content, beginning with a full Spanish-language offering - reinforcing Alison’s commitment to education without borders.
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