Pearson PLC

Pearson Plc engages in the business of education, business information, and consumer publishing markets. It operates through the following segments: Global Online Learning, Global Assessment, North American Courseware, and International. The Global Online Learning segment offers virtual schools and online program management. The Global Assessment Learning segment includes Pearson VUE, US student assessment and clinical assessment. The North America Courseware segment provides courseware and services businesses in the US and Canada. The International segment offers courseware and other businesses outside North America and including UK Qualifications and English. The company was founded by Pearson Samuel in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Pearson Plc engages in the business of education, business information, and consumer publishing markets. It operates through the following segments: Assessment and Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, Higher Education, and Strategic Review. The Assessment and Qualifications segment includes Pearson VUE, US school assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, A levels and international academic qualifications, and associated courseware including the English-speaking Canadian and Australian K-12 businesses and PDRI. The Virtual Learning segment is involved in virtual schools and online program management. The English Language Learning segment focuses on Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Workforce Skills segment offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Credly, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. The Higher Education segment provides US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The company was founded by Pearson Samuel in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Partnership to offer unique workforce experiences, insight into growing fields and opportunities, as well as connection to collegiate and industry partners  HOBOKEN, N.J. , June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced today a strategic partnership with the SEMI Foundation, the 501(c)(3) arm of SEMI, a global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, and design supply chain market.

Pearson's Connections Academy and the SEMI Foundation Partner to Connect High School Students, Families and Educators to the Semiconductor Industry

CHANTILLY, Va. , June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  PDRI by Pearson  (FTSE: PSON.L), a workforce assessment provider that transforms evidence-based insights into talent management solutions, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Washington Post Top Workplaces.

PDRI by Pearson Named a Winner of the Greater Washington Area Top Workplaces 2024 Award by the Washington Post

WARRENDALE, Pa. , June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SAE International, the world's leading authority in mobility standards development, has selected Pearson  (FTSE:PSON.L) and its Pearson VUE business, the global leader in computer-based testing for high-stakes certification and licensure exams, to deliver its new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Technician Certification beginning in May 2024.

SAE International® Partners with Pearson VUE to Deliver Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Technician Certification

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is announcing new daily, round-trip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), beginning on October 3. The new route marks Porter's first arrival in Arizona, providing a direct link between Canada's largest city and the Valley of the Sun. Phoenix is a favourite Canadian getaway, featuring the desert's outdoor wonders, world famous resorts, and extensive food and arts scenes. Toronto is.

Porter adds nonstop Toronto-Pearson - Phoenix route

HOBOKEN, N.J. , May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, shows the massive potential of Generative AI to boost workplace productivity by helping US workers to save 78 million hours a week on the routine and repetitive tasks that often fill their day and lead to burnout.

New Pearson research shows Generative AI could help US workers save 78 million hours a week by 2026

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, shows the massive potential of Generative AI to boost workplace productivity by helping UK workers to save 19 million hours a week on the routine and repetitive tasks that often fill their day and lead to burnout. The latest instalment of Pearson's Skills Outlook series, ‘Reclaim the Clock: How Generative AI Can Power People at Work' - looks ahead to 2026 and identifies the top 10 job tasks.

New research from Pearson shows how Generative AI could help UK workers to save 19 million hours a week by 2026

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is inaugurating service today between Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), adding another route to its growing Toronto network. These seasonal roundtrip flights will operate daily until October 26. Service will be operated by the brand new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. A two-by-two configuration means there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. Fast and free WiFi is also available for every.

Porter Inaugurates New Route Between Toronto-Pearson and Québec City

HOBOKEN, N.J. , May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced the integration of AI study tools into its Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning series, the only nursing concepts curriculum built from the ground up as a comprehensive, cohesive learning system.

Pearson augments nursing content with generative AI study tools to improve nursing education and address shortages

UBS has revised its earnings projections for Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON), signalling caution as the global education provider's first-half earnings approaches. The investment bank slashed its forecast for Pearson's 2024 earnings per share by 2%, attributing the downturn to disappointing English language testing volumes and legislative changes in Australia that may hinder international student flows.

Pearson prospects downgraded as UK visa applications fall

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recent findings by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, discovered that over two-thirds (69%) of UK secondary school students would like to see more learning about generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in schools, as AI continues to play a greater role in the workplace and society. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of those surveyed as part of Pearson's upcoming annual School Report feel that it is important for them to learn more about Gen AI a.

New research from Pearson finds that over two-thirds of UK secondary students want to learn about AI in school

Partnership to offer hands-on experience, insight into growing fields and opportunities, as well as connection to collegiate and industry partners and business and IT-related competitive events. HOBOKEN, N.J.

Pearson's Connections Academy Partners With Future Business Leaders of America to Engage and Connect Middle and High Schoolers to Business and IT Careers Earlier

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced that it will expand its generative AI beta study tools into global editions of its leading higher education titles, making the tools available to tens of thousands of students across Australia, Asia-Pacific, Canada, the Middle East, and Europe by August 2024. Pearson began integrating generative AI study tools into its products and content in the US last August. Pearson's AI beta study tools will expand to dozens of English-languag.

Pearson to Debut Generative AI Study Tools to University Students Internationally

Pearson looks undervalued even with a mixed segmental performance in the first quarter from the online learning group, according to Shore Capital. Revenues at the two largest divisions, Assessment & Qualifications (Shore: 41% of total) advanced by 2% against tough comparatives while Higher Education (Shore: 23%) saw a 4% decline.

Pearson undervalued as learning spend rises suggests broker

Pearson is on track to hit forecasts this year with momentum expected to be stronger in the second half, said the online learning and exams group. Revenues edged up 2% in the three months to end March 2024, with English learning (+22%) and workforce skills (+9%) the standouts.

Pearson expects revenue momentum to build over the year

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Highlights Underlying sales growth excluding OPM1 and Strategic Review2 of 3%. Strong operational progress in all divisions and continued execution momentum across our 2024 strategic priorities. Continuing to infuse our products with AI and on-track to include AI features in more than 40 Higher Education titles for the Fall semester. Initial £300m share buyback completed; the previously announced £200m buyback extension has commenced. Omar Abbosh, Pearson's Chief Execut.

Pearson 2024 Q1 Trading Update (Unaudited)

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, has been selected by the UK Department for Education's Standards and Testing Agency (STA) to manage the administration, processing and support for all primary school national curriculum assessment (NCA) tests in England. The contract runs for four years beginning from the academic year 2025/26. Pearson will deliver services to 16,500+ primary schools across the country for optional end of KS1 national curricu.

Pearson Awarded UK Government Contract for England's National Curriculum Assessment (NCA) Tests

A platinum sponsor of the conference, PDRI will exhibit at Booth 605 ARLINGTON, Va. , April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  PDRI by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), a workforce assessment provider that transforms evidence-based insights into talent management solutions, today announced that the company's CEO, Dr. Elaine Pulakos, will co-lead a pre-conference workshop and speak on two panel discussions at the 39th Annual Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Conference in Chicago April 17-20.

PDRI by Pearson CEO Elaine Pulakos to Co-Lead Pre-Conference Workshop, Speak on Two Panels at 39th Annual SIOP Conference

HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Generative AI rapidly evolves and demand soars for AI-related skills, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, is bringing to market new learning content covering the application of AI. According to the World Economic Forum The Future of Jobs Report 2023, the increase in adoption of advanced technologies like AI means that 44% of workers will need to be upskilled or reskilled over the next five years. Pearson's new AI content will help mor.

Pearson Accelerates and Increases the Development of AI Learning Content To Meet Growing Demand From Students and Professionals

HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced three new Connections Academy virtual school offerings in Pennsylvania, California, and Missouri for the 2024-25 school year. Connections Academy provides a full-time, tuition-free, public school program that delivers a high-quality experience specifically designed for effective K-12 learning in a virtual environment. Pennwood Cyber Charter School will be available to K-12 students stat.

Pearson Announces Three New Connections Academy Full-Time, Online Public School Programs in Pennsylvania, California, and Missouri

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PDRI by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), a workforce assessment provider that transforms evidence-based insights into talent management solutions, today announced it will be leading a new research program to explore the applications of generative AI in the development and use of assessments. PDRI will use the findings to enhance its assessment solutions and will release the results to educate industry stakeholders on best practices for the use of generative AI in assessm.

PDRI by Pearson to Lead New Research Program to Investigate Applications for Generative AI in Assessment and Job Analysis

JP Morgan has raised its price target for Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) to 1,220p, up by 200p, while reiterating its 'overweight' recommendation. The American investment bank is set to delve into Pearson's virtual schools and the anticipated growth of its US Higher Education (USHE) sector in a fireside chat with divisional CEO Tom ap Simon on March 27.

Pearson set for a higher education revival, says leading US bank

Floridians who speak English as a second language focused on reducing AI-related job uncertainty  MIAMI , March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced the results of a study looking at what motivates professionals across Florida to study a language, finding that concerns include someday losing their job to AI and automation, as well as seeing English fluency as the biggest hindrance to personal and professional success. Titled "How English Empowers Your Tomorrow: The Life Changing Impact of Learning English on your Career and Beyond," the Pearson findings for Florida include: The concern about AI's impact on careers crosses the generations.

Pearson Study Reveals English Language Fluency Key to AI-Proofing Florida Jobs

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, announces that the following documents have been published today and are available on its investor relations website. Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 (the “Annual Report”) Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2023 (the “20-F”) The Annual Report has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.1 and will shortly be avai.

Pearson Releases 2023 Annual Report and Form 20-F

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--British Esports, the UK's national esports federation, and Pearson (FTSE: PSON,L), the world's leading learning company, have launched a new suite of higher-tier BTEC qualifications in Esports - the first internationally available qualifications of their kind. The new qualifications offer a route into careers in the exciting esports industry, which is projected to reach revenues of $4.3bn worldwide in 2024, according to Statista*. This continues the successful partnersh.

Pearson and British Esports Federation Launch First Internationally Recognised Higher National BTEC Qualifications in Esports

Pearson shares stayed close to a five-year high after a bullish presentation by CFO Sally Johnson at Citi's TMT conference in London. According to the broker, the key takeaways for investors in the online education group from the conference were that 2024 is set to be a cleaner year in terms of growth with all segments contributing.

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