Pearson is a learning company that creates and distributes digital and physical learning content and builds and verifies skills through assessment and certification. It employs more than 24,000 people, operates in 70 countries and serves customers in nearly 200. The business runs on five core units: Assessments, Higher Education, International Schools, Languages, and Workforce & Career Development.
Its technical work concentrates on digital content delivery, assessment and certification systems, digital learning platforms and data. Products include Pearson+, an eTextbook subscription; MyLab and Mastering, digital learning platforms supporting students through university-level courses; clinical assessments used in clinical settings; BTEC, vocational qualifications for professional and career development; and a wider portfolio of assessments, qualifications and certifications spanning the learning journey.
The company's stated purpose is to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. It pursues a digital-first approach, delivering content both digitally and physically, with an emphasis on trusted learning content and flexible, affordable solutions that adapt to how people live and learn. Pearson supports learners at every stage, from K-12 through university and into professional careers, across education, languages, vocational training and professional certification.
