Are Alison courses self-paced or live-instructor-led?

Alison's courses for both certificates and diplomas are completely self-paced. There are assessments, mostly a final one for its online courses, and two to three for the Diploma programmes - after each chapter and one final. One can retake the assessments as many times they want.

Is Alison better than Coursera or edX?

Alison has some important advantages over Coursera and edX. Alison is far more affordable than Coursera and edX with its 7.99 Euros per month subscription that comes with certificate discounts. A Coursera subscription is INR 33,419 annually, while edX asks for USD 50 to USD 300 per course certificate. Alison’s certificates for those who do not take a monthly or annual subscription cost USD 22 to USD 69. Alison also provides free career development tools - resume builders, workplace personality assessments, and aptitude tests. These are not present on Coursera and edX. Alison primarily focuses on job-applicable skill building for various professionals with free-to-enrol courses and CPD credits. Both Coursera and edX focus on providing university- or company-based certifications that may not always directly impact proficiency over a skill.

How does Alison bridge the workforce skillgap?

Alison combines various aspects of modern job-oriented learning vs traditional slow classroom learning in these ways. Free self-paced learning, efficient learning management, and publishing removes financial barriers to education. Quick development of courses to keep up with evolving skill demands. Allows experts to share their knowledge across management to personal development. Alison's team ensures proper course structure for effective learning. Focuses on providing basic workplace knowledge and skills, directly addressing job market needs.

Are Alison certificates valid in India?

Alison's course certificates are accredited by CPD UK, ensuring global continuing education standards. In India, these certificates are recognised by employers in government and private sectors.

How do I verify my Alison certificate?

Every Alison certificate comes with a QR code that can scanned for verification. Once scanned, it will redirect to the official website that verifies it.

Can an Alison certificate help me get a job in India?

Alison certificates do carry weight in terms of professional development in India. The certificates alone may not be enough to land a job, but are great supplementaries to one's CV and commitment to lifelong learning.

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About Alison

Alison, founded in 2007 in Ireland, offers diploma and accredited certificate courses in IT, management, teaching, and other higher education topics. Its founder and social entrepreneur, Mike Feerick, describes it as “a free self-paced online learning platform focused on the workplace.”

All of Alison’s 5000+ courses are free to enrol, with paid and thoroughly assessed diploma and certificate options. Its certificates demonstrate up-to-date competency. That’s why it has a fast-growing learner base from 12 to 40+ million in seven years between 2017 and 2024. Additionally, the free and personalised career guides, resume builders, personality tests, and a dedicated learning app make it one of the go-to choices for busy professionals of diverse industries in 193 countries.

Provider Name	Alison
Established In	2007
Official Website	https://alison.com/
Founder and CEO	Mike Feerick
Popular Course Categories	IT, business, health, personal development, teaching and education
Top Courses on Alison w/ 10K+ enrolments	Retail Management: Retail Technology and Security Design Thinking - Introduction to Usability Testing Diploma in Supply Chain Management Diploma in Blockchain Technology and Applications
Learner Base	40 Million+

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Q: Can I download any certificate without a paid membership on Alison?

Yes, certificates would cost the usual, between USD 22 (for certificate courses) and USD 69 (for Diploma courses). Having a paid membership can be beneficial for some when they need discounts on certificates (10% added every month) and do not want to see ads while learning online on Alison. Even when a learner does not want to pay for the certificate, they can download the Learner Record from their account’s dashboard and showcase on their LinkedIn profile.

Q: What are the benefits of Premium Alison membership?

Learners get up to 50% discount on certificates, and they will not see ads across the site, with the Premium Alison subscription.

Q: Is Alison accredited?

Alison's courses are accredited by CPD UK and comply with globally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards. The course certificates qualify the learner’s CPD requirements for their organisations.

Alison: Courses vs Diplomas

Feature	Certificate Courses	Diploma Courses
Focus	Mastering a specific, targeted skill or topic	Comprehensive understanding of a broader subject area
Duration	Under 3 hours	8 to 15+ hours
Depth	Essential understanding and practical application	In-depth exploration, significantly expands skillset
Cost	$22 USD (Highly affordable)	$69 USD (Excellent value)

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