The Radical Idea Behind Our Story:
Education Should Cost Nothing

50 Million+

Learners From 193 Countries

15 Million+

Global Graduates

6000+

CPD-Accredited Courses

451+

Course Creators

Alison is a Power For Good

We believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Founded in 2007, Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 6,000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone

Our Mission Starts With Our Values

Knowledge

We are experts in the field of online education and career development, and are rigorous in delivering high quality learning materials, services and experiences that deliver the outcomes we have promised.

Inclusivity

We are inspired by the UN Declaration that “everyone is entitled to a free education”. We are committed to equality and access to education irrespective of gender, geography, economic status or any other barriers to access.

Empowerment

We are driven by our belief in the power of free education and skills training to change people’s lives for the better and are passionate about providing an overall learning experience that meets their needs and helps them to achieve life goals.

Innovation

We will not be constrained by what already exists but will lead the way in introducing new ways to achieve our mission. Our DNA is entrepreneurial and we understand and embrace the pioneering spirit that motivates other entrepreneurs.

The Better We Do, The More Good We Can Do

Alison was founded in Galway, Ireland, in 2007 and has grown organically to become a major force in career empowerment, by offering free online education, skills training, psychometric assessments, career development tools, and a Free LMS. Today, with more than 50 million learners in 193 countries, Alison is changing how the world invests in their personal and professional development.

We've Been Awarded by The Best in The World

Alison Was Founded by Our CEO, Mike Feerick

Mike is a businessman, but one with a difference. He believes in social impact, and that you can build a financially successful business focused on meeting a huge global social need, making education and skills training more accessible for everyone. He invites anyone who believes that too, to support the Alison mission. He says, “Alison is free of charge to you. But it’s still a business – albeit a socially-focused one. We are a social enterprise making our money through advertising, merchandise, and the sale of Certificates and Diplomas, should a Graduate choose to buy one.”

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