Pearson and Microsoft Announce Multi-Year Partnership to Transform the Future of Learning and Work with AI

Rethinking reskilling to drive growth   Rethinking reskilling to drive growth   Given the urgent need to re-think learning and reskill workers, Microsoft and Pearson will collaborate in several ways, including:  Pearson's CEOOmar Abbosh, said,  "AI is driving a true revolution in education and work, and we must reinvent the way people learn to meet this crucial moment. Partnering with Microsoft means we can reach more learners than ever before. By blending Microsoft's AI leadership...

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Rethinking reskilling to drive growth  

Given the urgent need to re-think learning and reskill workers, Microsoft and Pearson will collaborate in several ways, including: 

Pearson's CEO Omar Abbosh, said, "AI is driving a true revolution in education and work, and we must reinvent the way people learn to meet this crucial moment. Partnering with Microsoft means we can reach more learners than ever before. By blending Microsoft's AI leadership and Pearson's trusted enterprise skilling and learning services, we can bring enterprise learners precisely what they need to forge ahead in their careers and help them to realize the life they imagine. This new chapter with Microsoft is yet another way we are building on our commitment to expand AI in our products and sharpen our focus on the enterprise market. Importantly, it reflects the opportunity ahead for Pearson and the people we serve." 

Judson Althoff, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Microsoft, said, "The speed and scale of today's AI innovation present an opportunity for organizations across industries to accelerate AI Transformation. As AI investments increase, the demand for training and support to enable effective and responsible use of AI has never been greater. We are thrilled to partner with Pearson to help global enterprises develop learning experiences that empower employees with the AI skills needed to help advance their careers and achieve more."

The partnership extends both Microsoft's and Pearson's own efforts to provide AI skilling to people across the globe. In 2024, Microsoft and its partners trained and certified over 23 million people in digital skills. Pearson launched its Generative AI Foundations certification to equip professionals and students with the essential skills needed to work with gen AI technologies. Additionally, organizations around the world use Pearson VUE, along with Pearson's AI driven Faethm capability, and Credly badging to diagnose, assess and certify skills. To learn more about Microsoft's AI skilling resources, visit the AI Skills Navigator page.

About Pearson
At Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's leading lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com

About Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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