GALWAY, IRELAND / CONNECTICUT, U.S - 2026-10-02
Alison, the global online learning and skills platform, today announced the launch of Workforce Certified Powered by Alison, a new workforce development solution designed to help U.S. public workforce organisations deliver accessible, measurable and career-focused learning at scale.
Workforce Certified provides access to 6,000+ courses, professional certificates and diplomas, learning pathways, assessments and learner analytics. Courses are independently validated by the CPD Certification Service (CPD UK).
The launch follows the U.S. Department of Labor’s August 27, 2026 Training and Employment Notice (TEN 04-26), which provides guidance on high-quality credentials. Workforce Certified is designed around key principles reflected in the guidance, including credential value, measurable outcomes, portability, stackability and career progression.
“Workforce development is moving beyond simply measuring participation in training. The focus is increasingly on the value of credentials, the skills people gain and their ability to progress,” said Olivia Cosgrove, Head of Government Solutions and Social Impact, Alison. “Workforce Certified gives organisations a scalable way to deliver career-focused learning while giving individuals a skills portfolio they can continue to build throughout their working lives.”
Learning that continues beyond employment
At the heart of Workforce Certified is a lifelong learning model. Learners can start with short, targeted courses and build their skills through stackable pathways, progressing from individual certificates to broader areas of professional development.
Learners retain ownership of their credentials and skills portfolio, allowing them to continue using and sharing their achievements through career changes, new employment and beyond participation in a particular workforce programme.
The platform supports both rapid employment and long-term career growth, providing job seekers with resume-ready credentials while giving workers opportunities to continually develop new skills.
Measurable workforce outcomes
Workforce Certified enables organisations to monitor learner participation, course completion and credential attainment, helping workforce agencies track delivery and demonstrate outcomes.
Its outcome-driven model connects investment in learning to verified credential attainment and successful course completion.
With more than 50 million learners worldwide, Alison brings extensive experience in delivering accessible online education at scale. Workforce Certified extends that capability into the U.S. public workforce system, providing a flexible approach to skills development that can support individuals throughout their careers.
Workforce Certified Powered by Alison is available now to U.S. public workforce organisations.
For more information, contact the U.S.-based Alison Team at [email protected] or visit alison.com/lms/workforce-
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About Alison
Alison is a global online learning platform providing access to skills and career development opportunities for learners around the world. With more than 50 million learners and thousands of courses, Alison provides flexible learning across professional, technical and personal development areas, supporting individuals to acquire skills and continue learning throughout their lives.
