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Graduate
At Alison we’re incredibly proud of our story. As one of the world’s largest free learning platforms for education and skills training, we’ve helped millions of people around the world gain employment and further educational opportunities which they otherwise could not have accessed. As such, we know that we count among our learners millions of tenacious self-starters and go-getters. And we know that each of our learners has their own story to tell. The Graduate series shares the inspirational stories behind so many of our learners, stories of hard work and entrepreneurial spirit, of education and opportunity. At Alison we’re incredibly proud of our story, and we know you’re proud of your story too.


Nico Wyngaard: “I love that Alison facilitates industry professionals to create course content as these professionals know exactly what is happening in their industries.”
“My name is Nico Carlo Wyngaard, from Cape Town, South Africa. I finished my high school career at Monument Park High School and I then... Read More
Meet Iain Batten: Cancer Survivor, MS Warrior and Alison Learner
Iain Batten is an Alison Learner from South Africa. His remarkable story of overcoming educational challenges, from dyslexia to outdated... Read More
Anderson Mapfumo: “I was inspired by the way Alison offers courses for free. Knowledge is power and it is priceless.”
“My name is Anderson K Mapfumo. I am 34 years old. I was born and bred in Gokwe South District in Jange Village, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe.... Read More
Ashitiva Ghai: “Alison’s philosophy that learning has the ability to change lives keeps me motivated.”
“My name is Dr. Ashitiva Ghai. I was born and raised in Kenya and I am 41 years old. When I finished my bachelor’s degree, I secured a... Read More
Ivy Makoni: “Alison opens the door to education for everyone for free.”
Ivy Makoni is an Alison Learner based in Pretoria, South Africa. Besides being an Alison graduate, Ivy also runs the highly successful Facebook... Read More
Sylvia Kaur: “Alison courses have been invaluable in helping me to carry out my work effectively.”
“My name is Sylvia Kaur. I’m a Project and Programme Manager and I have worked for companies both in the UK and the Middle East.”... Read More
Sunil Sarad: “Alison courses are specific, relevant and concise.”
“My name is Sunil Sarad and I am a Learning and Development professional with more than twenty-five years of experience. I’m currently... Read More
Renata Nascimento: “I was going through a period of depression and the only way I felt better was by studying. Alison helped me.”
“My name is Renata Nascimento. I was born in the city of Niteroi, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It’s a city of 600,000 people,... Read More
Dorothy Akende: “Whatever Alison course you choose, the materials are informative.”
“My name is Dorothy Akende and I am from Nigeria. I have four years of experience in the community development sector, specifically focused on... Read More
Konstantinos Vichoudis: “I recommend Alison because of their mission: innovation, inclusivity, knowledge, empowerment.”
“My name is Konstantinos Vichoudis. I am 42 years old and I live in Thessaloniki, Greece. I have a masters in Project Management and... Read More
Fred Marata: “l have studied 84 Alison courses and gained 84 certificates!”
“My name is Fred Marata and I am from Zimbabwe. I am currently working as a Trade Marketing Representative. I discovered Alison through the... Read More
Amgad Mohammed: “Alison courses have changed how I think about management.”
“My name is Amgad Mohammed. I am forty years old and I am a chemist. Last summer, I found Alison by searching the internet for platforms I... Read More
James Maina: “Through Alison I received a new job as a Procurement Officer.”
“My name is James Maina and I am an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants student. I have a Bachelor’s of Commerce in... Read More
Fatima Mahmood: “Alison offers quality educational material with very good evaluation criteria.”
“My name is Fatima Mahmood. I am from Pakistan. I am working in the Education Department of the Punjab government in Pakistan. I have worked... Read More
Meet 7 year old Ehan – Alison graduate and future NASA engineer
Like many schoolchildren around the world, seven year old Ehan Rattani has spent 2020 learning from home. However, Ehan has gone above and beyond... Read More
Thiha Kaung Set: “Before Alison, I was just a job seeker. Now, I am the Manager of a Local NGO.”
Thiha Kaung Set is an Alison Learner from Myanmar. Thiha has completed over thirty courses with Alison across a wide range of areas. His newfound... Read More
Lwando Simane: “Alison can help transform dreams into a reality.”
“My name is Lwando Simane. I am a kind and friendly person and I love having people around me. I am always willing to help if I can. I am a... Read More
Hazel Kendrick: “Alison courses help me to improve my teaching skills.”
Hazel Kendrick is a lecturer in Business Management in South Africa and finds that Alison’s online courses allow her to stay up to date with... Read More
Joy Cherotich: “Alison educated me by offering me free courses!”
“My name is Joy Cherotich from Kenya. I achieved my secondary school certificate in 2007 but afterwards I didn’t join a college due to... Read More