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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 15,272 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user experience, finding the platform easy to navigate and the courses well-structured and simple to follow. Many appreciate the flexibility to study at their own pace, and the quality of the course material is frequently highlighted as informative and practical, contributing to professional growth. However, some people mentioned concerns regarding the price of certifications, feeling they were high compared to the learning gained. A few reviewers also noted that some courses lacked video-based lessons for deeper explanations or that the certificates received were generic rather than specific accreditations as advertised.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just starting my tattoo career as a beginner tattoo artist .I was looking online to find some help with the basic and I read about Alison i enjoyed the videos the instructor was great and the demonstr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is not my first time to attend an online Alisson course. Because I first search online courses at Alisson's whenever I need it, you, undoubtedly, have been trustworthy through all this time and you... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience because you can study at your own pace. everything is explained clearly. you can take the exam at anytime when ready they also give you chance to re-write. most grateful because... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Course was very well maintained, providing helpful information that the average person would not even think about. Very informative as it give you directions, answers and information as what to do if... See more

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Company details

  1. Career and Education Provider
  2. e-Commerce Service
  3. Educational Institution

About Alison

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the Alison logo Empower Yourself

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

Alison is the world's largest free online empowerment platform. It was founded in 2007 with a mission to transform lives and, ultimately, the world. Today, Alison is still guided by that belief and has empowered 50 million+ Learners and 15 million+ Graduates across 193 countries - through 6,000+ CPD-accredited Certificate and Diploma courses and a variety of impactful career development tools. The platform is a single destination that guides everyone throughout their learning and career development journey.

Alison enables everyone, everywhere to not only learn, but also find careers they are interested in, get upskilled for careers through relevant courses, find out their strengths through psychometric tests, and build a resumé so that they can apply to their dream jobs - all for free. Furthermore, Alison offers an Affiliate Programme that can enable to earn an additional income.

Alison also enables organisations as a whole to empower their workforce through a Free Learning Management System (Free LMS) that is easy to use and quick to set up. Alison's FLMS also includes a variety of impactful features that are transforming how businesses upskill their employees. These include personalised & pre-curated courses, in-person customer support, discounted certificates, and tracking and individual reporting of learners' activities, among many others.

Our Mission

Alison helps empower anyone, anywhere, at any time, for free. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, it was a great experience for me, I love the way of teaching

May 29, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The empowering course and receiving the…

The empowering course and receiving the discounts, I don't see any difference. The digital certificate is more expensive anyway. What do I expect? It's Trustpilot by purpose. I recommend Alison for these courses.

May 30, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Masterclass Alison

The course contents, organization, video teaching breakdown and mandatory passing of the test equal a standard academic program. My experience is enriching and impactful. Alison is doing great and the regular reviewing of its programmes makes Alison a masterclass institution.

May 28, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You are the best

Graduate with a Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership, I feel like I am about to change the life of people around me because of the knowledge I learnt through Alison.

Thank you. You are the best. Jean Paul

April 26, 2026
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