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Race Against the Machine: Pearson Expands AI Content to Equip Learners for Future of Work

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Pearson (NYSE:PSO) announced a significant expansion of its AI learning content portfolio, building on the success of its Generative AI Foundations Certification which has achieved double-digit monthly growth since October 2024. The expanded offerings target K-12, higher education, professional, and enterprise learners.

The company has nearly doubled its AI-related live training hours from 580 to 996 content hours in the past year. The initiative comes as skills gaps threaten economic losses of $1.1 trillion in the US and £100 billion in the UK. The expanded portfolio includes new certifications and courses covering agentic AI, large language models, machine learning, and ethical AI implementation.

Pearson has established strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google to enhance its AI education offerings. The company's AI content is now available in nine languages, and its digital products, which comprise over 80% of their portfolio, are backed by learning science and subject matter experts.

Pearson (NYSE:PSO) ha annunciato una significativa espansione del suo portafoglio di contenuti di apprendimento sull'IA, basandosi sul successo della sua Certificazione Fondamenti di IA Generativa, che ha registrato una crescita mensile a doppia cifra da ottobre 2024. Le nuove offerte sono destinate a studenti K-12, all'istruzione superiore, ai professionisti e agli apprendenti aziendali.

L'azienda ha quasi raddoppiato le ore di formazione live correlate all'IA, passando da 580 a 996 ore di contenuti nell'ultimo anno. Questa iniziativa arriva in un momento in cui le lacune di competenze minacciano perdite economiche di 1,1 trilioni di dollari negli USA e 100 miliardi di sterline nel Regno Unito. Il portafoglio ampliato include nuove certificazioni e corsi che trattano IA agentica, modelli linguistici di grandi dimensioni, apprendimento automatico e implementazione etica dell'IA.

Pearson ha stretto partnership strategiche con Microsoft, Amazon Web Services e Google per potenziare le sue offerte educative sull'IA. I contenuti sull'IA dell'azienda sono ora disponibili in nove lingue e i suoi prodotti digitali, che costituiscono oltre il 80% del portafoglio, sono supportati dalla scienza dell'apprendimento e da esperti del settore.

Pearson (NYSE:PSO) anunció una expansión significativa de su portafolio de contenidos de aprendizaje de IA, basándose en el éxito de su Certificación de Fundamentos de IA Generativa, que ha experimentado un crecimiento mensual de dos dígitos desde octubre de 2024. Las nuevas ofertas están dirigidas a estudiantes de K-12, educación superior, profesionales y aprendices empresariales.

La compañía casi ha duplicado sus horas de formación en vivo relacionadas con IA, pasando de 580 a 996 horas de contenido en el último año. Esta iniciativa surge en un momento en que las brechas de habilidades amenazan pérdidas económicas de 1.1 billones de dólares en EE. UU. y 100 mil millones de libras en el Reino Unido. El portafolio ampliado incluye nuevas certificaciones y cursos que abarcan IA agente, grandes modelos de lenguaje, aprendizaje automático e implementación ética de IA.

Pearson ha establecido alianzas estratégicas con Microsoft, Amazon Web Services y Google para mejorar sus ofertas educativas de IA. Los contenidos de IA de la compañía están ahora disponibles en nueve idiomas, y sus productos digitales, que representan más del 80% del portafolio, cuentan con el respaldo de la ciencia del aprendizaje y expertos en la materia.

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Pearson (NYSE:PSO) a annoncé une expansion significative de son portefeuille de contenus d’apprentissage en IA, s’appuyant sur le succès de sa Certification Fondamentaux de l’IA Générative, qui connaît une croissance mensuelle à deux chiffres depuis octobre 2024. Les nouvelles offres ciblent les apprenants de la maternelle au lycée (K-12), l’enseignement supérieur, les professionnels et les entreprises.

L’entreprise a presque doublé ses heures de formation en direct liées à l’IA, passant de 580 à 996 heures de contenu au cours de l’année écoulée. Cette initiative intervient alors que les lacunes en compétences menacent des pertes économiques de 1,1 trillion de dollars aux États-Unis et 100 milliards de livres au Royaume-Uni. Le portefeuille élargi comprend de nouvelles certifications et cours couvrant l’IA agentique, les grands modèles de langage, l’apprentissage automatique et la mise en œuvre éthique de l’IA.

Pearson a établi des partenariats stratégiques avec Microsoft, Amazon Web Services et Google pour renforcer ses offres éducatives en IA. Les contenus d’IA de l’entreprise sont désormais disponibles en neuf langues, et ses produits numériques, qui représentent plus de 80 % du portefeuille, sont soutenus par la science de l’apprentissage et des experts en la matière.

Pearson (NYSE:PSO) hat eine bedeutende Erweiterung seines KI-Lerninhaltsportfolios angekündigt, basierend auf dem Erfolg seiner Generative AI Foundations Zertifizierung, die seit Oktober 2024 ein zweistelliges monatliches Wachstum verzeichnet. Die erweiterten Angebote richten sich an Lernende in K-12, der Hochschulbildung, Fachkräfte und Unternehmen.

Das Unternehmen hat seine KI-bezogenen Live-Trainingsstunden im vergangenen Jahr von 580 auf 996 Stunden nahezu verdoppelt. Diese Initiative erfolgt vor dem Hintergrund, dass Kompetenzlücken wirtschaftliche Verluste von 1,1 Billionen US-Dollar in den USA und 100 Milliarden Pfund im Vereinigten Königreich drohen. Das erweiterte Portfolio umfasst neue Zertifikate und Kurse zu agentischer KI, großen Sprachmodellen, maschinellem Lernen und ethischer KI-Implementierung.

Pearson hat strategische Partnerschaften mit Microsoft, Amazon Web Services und Google geschlossen, um sein KI-Bildungsangebot zu verbessern. Die KI-Inhalte des Unternehmens sind jetzt in neun Sprachen verfügbar, und seine digitalen Produkte, die über 80 % des Portfolios ausmachen, werden von Lernwissenschaft und Fachexperten unterstützt.

Positive
  • Double-digit monthly growth in Generative AI Foundations Certification since October 2024
  • AI-related live training hours nearly doubled from 580 to 996 hours
  • Strategic partnerships established with Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google
  • Over 80% of products are now digital or digitally enabled
  • Expansion of AI content into nine languages reaching global audience
Negative
  • Economic threat of skills gap estimated at $1.1 trillion in US and £100 billion in UK losses

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Pearson's AI content expansion shows strong growth and strategic positioning to capitalize on the widening skills gap in the AI economy.

Pearson's expanded AI learning portfolio represents a significant strategic pivot to capitalize on the emerging skills gap created by accelerating AI adoption. The double-digit monthly growth of their Generative AI Foundations Certification since October 2024 validates market demand for AI education credentials, demonstrating product-market fit for their certification strategy. This growth trajectory is particularly noteworthy as it spans multiple market segments - K-12, higher education, and corporate learning - creating diverse revenue streams rather than reliance on a single sector.

The company's partnerships with Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google are strategically valuable, providing both technical credibility and expanded distribution channels. These relationships position Pearson as an intermediary between tech platforms and learners, potentially creating sustainable competitive advantages as AI skills requirements evolve.

The economic context cited - $1.1 trillion in US economic losses and £100 billion in the UK due to skills gaps - frames Pearson's expansion as addressing a substantial market opportunity. Their near doubling of AI-related training hours (from 580 to 996) demonstrates operational capacity to scale content production to meet demand.

Pearson's dual strategy of teaching AI while using AI to transform learning itself (with 80% of products now digital or digitally enabled) suggests potential for margin improvement and scalability beyond traditional education publishing models. The introduction of specialized content around agentic AI positions them at the cutting edge of AI education, potentially creating first-mover advantages in emerging categories.

The expansion into AI literacy modules within existing platforms (MyLab, Mastering, Revel) with Credly badges represents an effective cross-selling strategy that leverages their established educational technology footprint while creating incremental revenue opportunities.

Double-digit monthly growth of Pearson's Generative AI Foundations Certification since launching in October 2024, attracting learners globally.

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the pace of technological change accelerates and agentic AI widens the skills gap, (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the continued expansion of its AI learning content portfolio to reach more K-12, higher education, professional, and enterprise learners. This announcement follows the success of Pearson's , which has seen double-digit growth each month since its launch in October 2024.

The expanded portfolio includes certification opportunities across multiple formats and disciplines, featuring cutting-edge content on agentic AI, large language models, machine learning, and ethical AI implementation.

Pearson's expanded reach is especially critical as the demand for advanced skills accelerates and the need for effective learning experiences becomes more urgent for students and professionals to adapt quickly and stay competitive.  In the last year, Pearson's AI-related live training hours offered nearly doubled from 580 to 996 content hours, reflecting a growing priority to understand AI as it becomes woven into both classrooms and careers.

The stakes are high. A persistent , with annual economic losses estimated at $1.1 trillion in the US and £100 billion in the UK. As AI continues to reshape how we work, learn, and interact with technology - particularly with the emergence of agentic AI systems capable of autonomously executing tasks and automating complex decisions - developing relevant skills is no longer optional but essential for future success.

"The acceleration of AI innovation, including agentic AI, is fundamentally changing the skills landscape," said Art Valentine, CEO of Pearson US and President of Assessment & Qualifications. "Our expanded AI learning content, alongside strategic partnerships with , , and now , represent our dual commitment to teach AI and to harness AI to transform learning itself. We're committed to providing the most current, comprehensive resources that prepare students and professionals to work effectively and responsibly alongside increasingly autonomous AI systems."

"The pace of AI innovation is relentless, and it's reshaping how we interact with technology on a daily basis," said Pearson author, Sinan Ozdemir. "As AI continues to evolve, it's crucial that learners are equipped not just with foundational knowledge, but with the skills to navigate and leverage these technologies in real-world scenarios. Pearson's expanded content is designed to prepare students and professionals for this next frontier, ensuring they can confidently engage with AI as it becomes an integral part of everyday life.

Pearson's expanded AI learning content includes:

Agentic AI:

  • live training with Petar Radanliev
  • live training with Sinan Ozdemir
  • live training with Bruce Hopkins
  • live training with Sinan Ozdemir
  • video course with Sinan Ozdemir

Professional Development:

  • live training with Anne T. Griffin
  • video course with Tiago Costa
  • video course with Shaun Wassell
  • , 1e by Dave Silberman, Rich Maltzman, Loredana Abramo, and Vijay Kanabar
  • , 1e by Lisa Crosbie
  • , 1e by Michael Miller
  • , 1e by Omar Santos

AI Certification and Qualification:

  • Pearson's Generative AI Foundations Certification, available in nine languages, has achieved double-digit growth each month since launching in October 2024, reaching thousands of learners spanning K-12, higher education, and corporate learning.
  • Tens of thousands of students have access to Pearson's within its Extended Project Qualification in the UK and internationally, underscoring the demand for AI literacy among young learners.
  • In response to faculty demand for teaching the responsible use of AI, AI Literacy modules teaching students to understand, use, and evaluate AI will launch in select courses this fall through MyLab, Mastering, and Revel. Students will earn Credly by Pearson badges for completion, recognized by colleges and employers.

Pearson's application of generative AI is backed by learning science and vetted by subject matter experts. With over 80% of our products now digital or digitally enabled, Pearson is committed to the responsible application of AI to enhance the teaching and learning experience for educators, students, and employers.

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FAQ

What is the growth rate of Pearson's Generative AI Foundations Certification?

The certification has experienced double-digit growth each month since its launch in October 2024.

How many AI-related training hours does Pearson now offer?

Pearson has increased its AI-related live training hours from 580 to 996 content hours in the last year.

Who are Pearson's strategic partners for AI education?

Pearson has established strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google for AI education initiatives.

What economic impact could the AI skills gap have?

The skills gap threatens potential economic losses of $1.1 trillion in the US and £100 billion in the UK.

What percentage of Pearson's products are digital?

Over 80% of Pearson's products are now digital or digitally enabled.

What new AI learning content areas does Pearson's expanded portfolio cover?

The expanded portfolio covers agentic AI, large language models, machine learning, ethical AI implementation, and includes various certification opportunities across multiple formats and disciplines.
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