GALWAY, IRELAND - 2026-06-09
Alison recorded more than 1.5 million logins on its App in Q1 2026, highlighting the growing role of mobile access in how Learners fit online learning into their daily lives. The milestone shows that Alison Learners are using the App as a practical route to keep studying, return to courses, and make progress wherever their day takes them.
The figure reflects active engagement with learning on the move. For many people, the ability to open a course from a phone or tablet can make the difference between intending to learn and actually finding the time to do it.
The App Makes Learning Easier To Sustain
Available on Android and iOS, the Alison App gives millions access to free courses from their mobile devices, supporting the reality of modern learning. For people balancing busy lives, that convenience can help turn online learning from a planned activity into a habit that fits around the rest of the day. The App also offers Offline Learning, allowing people to download courses beforehand, so that they can continue their learning even without an internet connection.
A Platform Milestone With A Practical Outcome
Alison's wider mission is to remove barriers to learning, and mobile access is an important part of that work. Free, self-paced courses only become powerful when people can reach them at the moment they are ready to study, without cost, location, or device access becoming a blocker.
As skills needs continue to change, the ability to learn consistently will remain central to career resilience. Alison's App log-in milestone shows that mobile learning is helping more people make education part of everyday progress, one session at a time.
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For Learners using mobile devices, the Alison App supports flexible learning and includes Offline Learning, allowing courses to be downloaded and accessed without an internet connection. Additional resources include Aptitude Tests, the Career Guide, and the Resumé Builder, which help Learners assess strengths, explore career paths, and prepare for job applications.
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.
