GALWAY, IRELAND - 2026-08-24
Alison, the free online empowerment platform, has reached more than 50,000 Graduates in Brazil, reflecting growing demand for flexible learning in a country preparing its workforce for rapid economic and technological change.
The milestone comes as Brazil continues to expand opportunities for lifelong learning while responding to changing labour market demands. For many Learners, flexible online education provides a practical way to build new skills without putting work, family, or other responsibilities on hold.
Preparing for a Changing Labour Market
Brazil is one of the world's largest economies, but it also faces one of its biggest long-term workforce challenges: ensuring people can continue developing new skills throughout their careers.
The OECD's Getting Skills Right: Brazil report highlights the importance of strengthening adult learning so that workers can adapt to changing technologies, new forms of work, and evolving employer needs. As industries continue to change, learning increasingly becomes an ongoing process rather than something completed at the start of a career.
Free, self-paced learning helps make that transition easier. Whether someone is improving digital skills, strengthening professional knowledge, or preparing for a different role, flexible learning allows progress to fit around everyday life.
Building Opportunity Beyond Formal Education
The challenge is particularly relevant for younger adults entering the labour market. According to the OECD's 2025 Brazil country note, nearly one in four Brazilians aged 18 to 24 was neither employed nor in education or training in 2024.
While no single platform can solve that challenge, accessible online learning platforms like Alison provide another pathway for people who want to continue building knowledge, confidence, and employability at their own pace.
50,000 Graduates Reflect a Commitment to Lifelong Learning
Every Alison Graduate in Brazil represents an individual decision to invest in new skills. As Alison continues to grow across Latin America, reaching 50,000 Graduates in Brazil demonstrates the role flexible online learning can play in helping people prepare for changing careers, changing industries, and changing opportunities.
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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. 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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