alison.com

I've used Alison to complete the ABC- IT Computer Training Course which provides a ready great foundation across Hardware, Software and the Microsoft Office Suite and I have already recommended that particular course to work colleagues. The site itself is paid for via advertising which can slow the courses down. Advertising is annoying but it's the reason the courses are free. There the possibililty to pay a small fee of 15 euros to remove adverts from the courses (or 50 euros for the whole site) which is a great option to have.New courses are added frequently, and Alison is building up quite ... more

I stumbled upon ALISON.com trying to search for a site where I could do an ECDL course, but for free. ALISON provided a course ABC IT, which has been quoted as being the best introductory computer course ever (saw it on Mike Greer's e-learning blog). It is a long course, but goes from the basics of computers up! They have loads of courses on the website..I've just started the Microsoft Excel course and the Introduction to Corporate Management. You can go at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home, and become certified in these subjects. There is also a feature on the website where you ... more

Excellent Free of charge online courses with certificates.. i highly recommend them. in addition to their support team who answer swiftly and also their certificates are well known and accepted worldwide. i actually got a job based on being certified on ALISON! on the other hand, the diversity of courses make it well presented and the quality is high also any age gender race or location would benifit from their service. they not only provide free learning, but also you can manage your learners and too many other social services. ALISON Manager, ALISON Testing, Publishing and ECDL ... more

I thought this would be free, however, if you do a diploma course , you have to pay £80/ 100 euros for the certificate. Which is misleading, as you do all the work and then realise you have to pay. The learning bit is free, but the certificate is not The material covered is of good quality, with some useful facts etc.. In the law diploma, there are not many cases mentioned (in case law that is very important) However, the key principles are outlined in a very easy to understand way, and I would recommend it to people with basic knowledge. I am unsure what a diploma will allow you to do, if ... more