Free Education for Everyone
Knowledge should never be locked behind a paywall. Common Sense Global highlights Alison — a CPD-accredited free online learning platform founded in 2007 that has helped more than 50 million learners worldwide build real, practical skills at no cost.
100% free courses — pay only if you want the certificate
Every course includes free video lessons, quizzes, and assessments. There is no charge to learn. If you would like formal proof of completion, Alison offers optional certificates and diplomas for a fee — but that choice is entirely up to you.
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Free Video Lessons
Learn at your own pace with structured, on-demand video courses across hundreds of subjects.
Quizzes & Assessments
Test your knowledge as you go with built-in quizzes and end-of-course assessments — completely free.
Optional Certificates
The learning is always free. You only pay if you want a formal certificate or diploma as proof of completion.
Why we share this
Part of thinking independently is having access to the education needed to do so. Alison is a legitimate, long-established platform offering genuinely free learning — from technology and business to health, languages, and personal development.
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