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Pearson (NYSE:PSO) has announced the winners of the 2025 Adobe Certified Professional World Championship through its Certiport business unit. Thiago Mello from Brazil claimed the top prize among 47 global finalists at the competition held in Orlando from July 27-30, 2025.

Contestants demonstrated their digital design skills using Adobe Creative Cloud software, creating promotional materials for the Networking for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) organization within an 8-hour timeframe. The first-place winner received $8,000, while second and third-place winners earned $4,000 and $2,000 respectively.

The competition, now in its 12th year, will host its 2026 edition at Disney Grand California, Anaheim, from July 26-29, 2026.

Pearson (NYSE:PSO) and HCLTech have announced a multi-year strategic partnership focused on developing AI-powered learning solutions. The collaboration combines Pearson's expertise in learning and assessment with HCLTech's capabilities in digital transformation and AI.

The partnership will operate across three key pillars: go-to-market acceleration for developing learning products, an AI innovation lab for co-developing next-generation learning solutions, and strategic talent design for delivering workforce insights. Pearson will integrate HCLTech's GenAI platform and Career Shaper™ platform, while HCLTech will implement Pearson's AI-powered learning tools and Faethm AI platform across its HR ecosystem.

Pearson (NYSE:PSO) has announced significant updates to its English language testing portfolio. The company is enhancing its Pearson Test of English (PTE) with two new speaking tasks and improved scoring models starting August 2025. PTE's global test center network has expanded to 517 locations, with 30 new centers opened in 2025.

Additionally, Pearson is launching the Pearson English Express Test, a new one-hour online assessment that can be taken remotely. This test will be available in Q4 2025 across eight countries initially, with more markets planned for 2026. The Express Test features rapid results delivery and enhanced security measures, including dual-camera monitoring and identity verification.

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) released its 2025 School Report revealing concerning statistics about student readiness in England. The study found that approximately 1.9 million students may not be adequately prepared for their next educational stage, including 1.65 million primary/secondary students and 250,000 college students.

The report, based on feedback from 11,000 teachers and 3,000 students, shows that roughly one-third of primary (32%) and secondary (31%) students, and 43% of college students are not ready for advancement. Key challenges include Special Educational Needs, writing difficulties, and independence at primary level, while self-motivation and social maturity are concerns at secondary level.

The report highlights needs for curriculum reform, including better preparation for AI-driven futures, practical life skills, and flexible assessment methods. Only 9% of teachers feel confident teaching AI-related content, and just 8% believe the education system adequately prepares students for future careers.

Pearson (NYSE:PSO) and Google Cloud have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to develop AI-powered educational tools and services. The collaboration combines Pearson's K-12 learning expertise with Google Cloud's advanced AI technologies, including the Vertex AI Platform and Gemini models.

The partnership focuses on four key areas: personalized student learning through agentic AI-powered study tools, data-driven teacher support using BigQuery, scaling AI-powered content delivery using Google Cloud's Veo and Imagen tools, and ensuring responsible AI implementation. Additionally, Google Cloud will continue using Credly by Pearson for professional certification.

Pearson (PSO) has announced its agreement to acquire eDynamic Learning, a leading Career and Technical Education curriculum provider, to strengthen its position in the Early Careers space. eDynamic Learning serves over 885,000 K-12 students across 9,000+ educational institutions, offering 325 digital courses in 40+ career pathways. The company provides educational resources, virtual career simulations, workforce training, and virtual teaching services. The acquisition, expected to close in H2 2025, will be funded through existing cash resources. eDynamic Learning brings strong margins and cash flow conversion with a proven growth track record. This strategic move aims to address the growing demand for career-ready workers in the era of AI, with Pearson positioning itself to better serve educators, learners, and employers.

Pearson's research on AI usage in education reveals significant insights about student learning patterns. Analysis of 130,000 queries from 8,700 students using Pearson's AI tool in Campbell Biology showed that one-third of student inputs demonstrated higher-order thinking aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy's upper tiers. In response, Pearson launched 'Go Deeper', a feature that prompts students with progressively complex follow-up questions based on their initial queries. The company is expanding its AI initiatives across multiple education sectors, including K-12, nursing education, English language instruction, and higher education. With over 80% of products now digital or digitally enabled, Pearson's AI tools are designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences while being backed by learning science and expert validation.

Pearson (PSO) has announced a strategic partnership between its Connections Academy and SkillsUSA, the largest student-led workforce development organization in the U.S. Through this collaboration, over one million students will gain access to industry-recognized certifications via Credly by Pearson. The partnership integrates SkillsUSA's career readiness programs into Connections Academy schools, focusing on leadership development, technical skills training, and workplace readiness. The initiative builds upon Connections Academy's tri-credit approach, launched in spring 2023, which enables students to receive high school credit, industry-recognized micro-credentials, and eligibility for college credit. This partnership extends to other career and technical student organizations, including Future Business Leaders of America and HOSA Future Health Professionals.