GALWAY, IRELAND - 2026-07-09

Alison has launched a feature that allows millions to save courses on its website, giving people a simpler way to bookmark what they are interested in and return to them when they are ready to enrol.

The new feature, added after requests from Alison Learners, lets people save courses directly from a course page and find them later in the Saved Courses tab of their Dashboard. The update went live on 3rd June and is already being used by thousands of Learners.

More Choice Without the Pressure to Enrol Immediately

With more than 6,000 courses available on Alison, Learners often explore several options before choosing what to study next. Previously, someone who found a course they liked had to enrol immediately or rely on finding it again later.

The ‘Save Courses’ feature changes that experience by giving Learners a practical way to keep track of useful courses while they compare subjects and decide which skill to build first.

The feature adds a save button to Alison course pages. Once selected, the course appears in the Learner's Saved Courses tab within their Dashboard, making it easier to return to a course without repeating the same search.

A Product Update Shaped by Learner Feedback

The release follows direct requests from Learners who wanted a way to save courses for later. Alison's product updates continue to focus on small, useful improvements that reduce friction for Learners and make the platform easier to use across everyday learning moments.

By helping millions keep hold of courses they are interested in, the Save Courses feature turns discovery into a more flexible process, especially for people who are actively exploring several learning paths before committing to one.

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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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