Pearson

Pearson is a learning company that creates and distributes learning content in digital and physical form, and builds and verifies skills through assessment and certification. It operates through five core business units: Assessments, Higher Education, International Schools, Languages, and Workforce & Career Development. Its work spans education at every stage, from K-12 through university and professional careers, and touches industry verticals including higher education, language learning, vocational education and workforce development.

Among its products are Pearson+, an eTextbook subscription service; MyLab and Mastering, digital learning platforms supporting university-level learners; clinical assessments used in clinical settings; and BTEC, vocational qualifications supporting workforce and career development. Technical domains include digital content creation and distribution, assessment and certification, qualifications and credentials, data and analytics, and digital learning platforms.

The company employs more than 24,000 people, serves customers in nearly 200 countries and has operations in 70 countries. It describes itself as purpose-driven, with a stated aim of helping people realize the life they imagine through learning, and follows a digital-first approach intended to deliver flexible, affordable solutions.