Education & Courses

Alison Online Courses
& Diplomas with BIS.

Open to everyone, in any country. Build your skills and strengthen your CV with learner support from BIS.

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Courses and certificates provided by Alison.

How It Works

Four steps from start to certificate.

A simple, supported path from choosing a subject to holding the certificate. Alison provides the course and the certificate; BIS handles the enrolment, support and progress check-ins.

  1. Step 1

    Choose

    Pick a course from our categories, or tell us the subject you want to study.

  2. Step 2

    Apply & pay

    Submit your application and pay securely online by card.

  3. Step 3

    Study

    Study online at your own pace, with BIS check-ins, and pass the final assessment.

  4. Step 4

    Receive

    Receive your official Alison certificate, co-branded with BIS.

Browse by subject

Pick a category, or choose a subject.

Alison offers over 6,000 courses. We've highlighted the most popular across these 10 categories — but you can study any Alison course by naming it in the application form.

Health & Social Care

Care Certificate standards, safeguarding, dementia and more.

  • Care Certificate
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Safeguarding
  • First Aid
  • Dementia Care

AI

Foundations of artificial intelligence and generative tools.

  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • ChatGPT and Generative AI
  • Machine Learning Basics

Computer Science

Programming fundamentals and web development.

  • Introduction to Programming
  • Python
  • Web Development

Cybersecurity

Core cyber principles, network defence, ethical hacking.

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Network Security
  • Ethical Hacking Basics

Hairdressing & Beauty

Industry-recognised beauty and styling courses.

  • Hairdressing
  • Beauty Therapy
  • Make-up Artistry
  • Nail Technology

Business & Administration

Office, bookkeeping, project and legal admin.

  • Office Administration
  • Bookkeeping
  • Project Management
  • Legal Office Administration

Customer Service

Service excellence and communication for client-facing roles.

  • Customer Service Skills
  • Outstanding Customer Service
  • Communication Skills

Digital Skills

Everyday workplace software and marketing fundamentals.

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Digital Marketing

Diplomas

Longer-form, portfolio-boosting qualifications.

  • Diploma in Health and Social Care
  • Diploma in Business Administration
  • Diploma in Cybersecurity

Psychometric Tests

Aptitude, personality and English language assessments.

  • Aptitude Test
  • Workplace Personality
  • English Language Proficiency

Can't find your course? Just tell us the subject in the application form — any Alison course qualifies.

Two ways to study

Pick the option that fits your situation.

UK residents

  • Study at home, or in the BIS community learning room in Croydon
  • Digital certificate included — add office collection (+£8) or UK delivery (from +£13)
  • Face-to-face check-ins available at the Croydon office

Outside the UK

  • Study online from your own home, anywhere in the world
  • Digital certificate included
  • Progress check-ins by email or WhatsApp
Prices

Clear fees, no surprises.

BIS fees cover enrolment, learner support, and progress check-ins. The Alison course itself is included in every package.

  • Short course

    £49.00≈ GH₵759 · ₦86,914 · $65

    Course guidance, onboarding, 2 progress check-ins, digital certificate on passing.

  • Diploma

    Popular
    £89.00≈ GH₵1,378 · ₦157,864 · $118

    Course guidance, onboarding, 3 progress check-ins, digital diploma on passing.

  • Short course + CV support

    £79.00≈ GH₵1,223 · ₦140,127 · $104

    Short course package plus 1 CV update.

  • Diploma + CV support

    £119.00≈ GH₵1,842 · ₦211,077 · $157

    Diploma package plus 1 CV update.

  • Three short courses

    Best value
    £129.00≈ GH₵1,997 · ₦228,815 · $171

    3 courses, 3 check-ins, 3 digital certificates on passing.

  • Psychometric test (single)

    £25.00≈ GH₵387 · ₦44,344 · $33

    Aptitude, workplace personality, or English language. Results by email.

  • Psychometric test bundle (all 3)

    £59.00≈ GH₵913 · ₦104,652 · $78

    Aptitude + workplace personality + English language. Results by email.

Printed certificate add-ons (UK only)
  • Office collection +£8
  • Standard UK delivery +£13
  • Tracked UK delivery +£15

All prices in GBP. Payment taken securely by Stripe (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Printed certificates are UK only.

Certificate rules

A few things to know before you apply.

Pass the assessment

Certificates are awarded only after passing the final assessment. Completing the course alone is not enough.

Pass marks vary

Each course has its own pass mark. You can retake the assessment following Alison's own retake rules — at no extra cost from BIS.

Official Alison certificates

Certificates are official Alison certificates, co-branded with BIS. The course and the certificate are provided by Alison.

Printed certs: UK only

Printed certificates are available for UK residents only. Learners outside the UK receive the digital certificate.

FAQs

Common questions before you apply.

Yes — anyone in any country can apply. You'll study online from home and receive a digital certificate on passing.
Application

Apply and pay — takes 2 minutes.

Four short steps. We'll send your Alison login within 2 working days of payment.

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About you

Country of residence
Are you a UK resident?

This changes which study and certificate options are available in the next step.

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