Alison

Alison is an Irish online learning platform founded in 2007. It is one of the oldest free-course platforms, with thousands of short courses and diplomas.

What it offers

• Short Certificate courses that take a few hours.
• Longer Diplomas in one subject.
• Many fields: IT, health and safety, management, languages and personal development.
• An assessment at the end of each course.

Certificates and cost

Studying is completely free and ad-supported. The digital or printed certificate is paid for those who want it; the course can be completed without buying it.

Who it suits

Learners who want the basics of a new field for free, especially health and safety and management.