Pearson

Pearson is a learning company that creates and distributes digital and physical learning content, assessments, qualifications and data. It serves customers in nearly 200 countries and operates in 70, employing more than 24,000 people. Its work spans several heavily regulated fields: clinical and healthcare assessment tools, vocational qualifications such as BTEC, skills verification and credentials, and the handling of learner data across K-12, higher education and professional settings.

The company is organised around five business units: Assessments, Higher Education, International Schools, Languages and Workforce & Career Development. Products include Pearson+, an eTextbook subscription; MyLab and Mastering, digital platforms for coursework, practice and assessment; and a suite of assessment solutions used across the learning journey. Technical work covers digital publishing, learning analytics and data, and educational technology platforms.

Pearson describes its purpose as helping people realize the life they imagine through learning, with a digital-first approach to delivery and an emphasis on flexible, affordable solutions. It supports learners across the full lifecycle, from K-12 through university and into professional careers, with a focus on building and verifying skills through assessment and certification.