GALWAY, IRELAND - 2026-06-16

Alison, one of the world's largest free online empowerment platforms, and one of the few globally scaled education technology companies headquartered in Europe, has joined the European Union Transparency Register. 

The Transparency Register is the European Union's official framework for organisations that seek to engage with EU policymakers and institutions. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how people learn and work, Alison believes that access to education and skills development must remain central to policy discussions. Through its registration, Alison aims to contribute practical insights drawn from nearly two decades of delivering free education at scale and helping millions develop the skills needed to participate in an increasingly digital economy.

"Every day, millions of people come to Alison to gain new skills, improve their employability, and create better opportunities for themselves," said Mike Feerick, Founder and CEO of Alison. "Our experience serving learners across Europe and around the world gives us a unique perspective on the barriers people face in accessing education and skills training. We look forward to contributing that perspective to discussions on Europe's digital future, workforce development, and AI-enabled learning."

Among the areas Alison hopes to contribute to are policies supporting digital skills development, multilingual access to education, AI literacy, workforce readiness, vocational training, and lifelong learning. The company is also interested in initiatives that strengthen Europe's digital ecosystem, including advances in AI-assisted translation, digital infrastructure, and technologies that expand access to high-quality learning opportunities.

Alison believes that technology can play a transformative role in making education more accessible, particularly through innovations that enable learning content to be delivered across multiple languages and geographies at scale. As one of the world's largest providers of free online education, the company sees significant opportunities to support European objectives relating to social inclusion, labour market participation, economic resilience, and digital empowerment.

The registration marks an important step in Alison's efforts to establish constructive dialogue with EU institutions, programmes, and stakeholders working to advance education, skills development, and technological innovation across Europe.

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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 Workplace Personality Assessment, Mental Health & Wellbeing Assessment, English Language Proficiency Test, as well as Numerical, 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 2026, Alison will launch a Global Recruitment Service to directly connect skilled, motivated Learners with hiring employers. The platform is also expanding its reach with multilingual versions, starting with complete 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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