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Alison is an online learning platform with free courses in areas like IT, business, health, languages and personal development. The courses are in English and can be taken from a phone or computer.
According to the platform, studying is free, while certificates and diplomas are optional and paid. This guide explains how to enroll and what to consider before paying for a certificate.
How it works
Free coursesstudy at no cost
Certificatesoptional, paid
Englishcourse language
Phone or PCstudy anywhere
Course areas
ITcomputer skills
Businessmanagement and sales
Healthcare and safety
Languagescommunication
Personal growthsoft skills
Tradespractical skills
Who can sign up
Everything you need to know
What “free” means on Alison
The course lessons and assessments are free. At the end, you can choose to buy a digital or printed certificate or diploma, but it is not required to learn.
If your goal is to learn a skill, you can finish courses without paying anything.
Certificates and diplomas
Alison offers shorter certificate courses and longer diploma courses. Both have an optional paid document at the end.
Before paying, think about how you will use the document, for example in a job application or a CV.
Studying from South Africa
The courses are in English, which makes them accessible for many learners in South Africa. You can study on your phone and save data by using Wi-Fi.
For formal qualifications, check with employers or institutions which certificates they accept.
Choosing your first course
Start with a short course connected to a job you want. Digital skills, customer service and workplace safety are useful in many areas.
Finishing a first course builds confidence to take on longer diplomas later.
Quick summary
Visit alison.com, create a free account, choose a course and study at your own pace. Buy a certificate only if it is useful for your goals.
The guides above explain enrolment and certificates step by step.
Staying safe
Always type the official address yourself and never share bank passwords or SMS codes. Be careful with ads promising free certificates in exchange for personal data.
If someone asks for payment to unlock free lessons, it is not the official platform.