GALWAY, IRELAND - 2026-07-24

Alison has extended its Save Courses feature to its App, giving Learners a simple way to bookmark courses from their phone and keep study options ready for later.

The mobile update follows Learner requests and App Store reviews asking for the feature, which went live on iOS on 10th June and Android on 22nd June. It brings the same practical course-saving experience recently added on the website into everyday mobile learning.

Bookmark Courses Now, Begin Learning Whenever Ready

Many Learners use the Alison App while commuting, taking a break, or quickly exploring a topic between other commitments. The new save button on each course page gives them a quick way to keep hold of courses they want to revisit without needing to enrol straight away. Once a course is saved, it is added to the Learner's App Dashboard, making it easier to compare options, return to a useful course, and start learning when the timing is right.

A Feature Requested by Learners

The Save Courses feature on the App was shaped by user feedback, including several App Store reviews that called for the ability to bookmark courses. 

By making course choices easier to keep track of on mobile, Alison is reducing a small but common point of friction in online learning: finding something valuable, then losing the thread before there is time to begin.

A Connected Experience Across Web and App

The App release builds on the Save Courses feature launched recently on Alison's website. Together, these updates make course discovery more consistent across devices, so that Learners can browse, save, and return to courses whether they are using Alison on the web, iOS, or Android.

That consistency matters for Learners who move between devices during the day. A course discovered on a phone no longer has to be an immediate decision; it can become part of a personal shortlist for the next step in their learning.

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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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