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Form 6-K PEARSON PLC For: Oct 01

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:03:00 -0400

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Form 6-K PEARSON PLC For: Oct 01

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:48:00 -0400

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Pearson acquires AI skills assessment firm Workera

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:13 -0400

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) has agreed to acquire Workera, an AI-based workforce skills assessment platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, according to a press release issued Sept. 29, 2026.

Workera uses adaptive assessment, psychometrics, and agentic AI to measure workforce proficiency through role-specific scenarios and simulations. The company has approximately 60 employees and serves enterprise and government customers, including ServiceNow, Accenture, and the United States Space Force.

Upon completion, Workera will be integrated into Pearson's Enterprise Learning & Skills business unit. Workera co-founder and CEO Kian Katanforoosh will join Pearson's leadership team.

Vishaal Gupta, President of Enterprise Learning & Skills

Pearson Acquires Workera, a Pioneer in AI-Native Enterprise Assessment and Skills Verification

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Pearson strengthens enterprise offering with adaptive assessment and skills intelligence to meet growing demand for workforce transformation in the era of AI

LONDON, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced it has agreed to acquire Workera, the AI-native skills intelligence platform used by leading enterprises to verify what their workforce can actually do.

Pearson Acquires Workera, a Pioneer in AI-Native Enterprise Assessment and Skills Verification

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Pearson strengthens enterprise offering with adaptive assessment and skills intelligence to meet growing demand for workforce transformation in the era of AI

Pearson and Namibox sign AI education cooperation agreement

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:02:08 -0400

Pearson (NYSE: PSO) and Namibox (Nasdaq: NAMI) signed a strategic cooperation memorandum during the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, according to a press release from Jinxin Technology Holding Company, Namibox's parent.

The agreement marks the third phase of collaboration between the two companies, following a strategic cooperation in 2018 and the joint launch of the "Pearson Teaching Box" in 2020. Pearson is also a strategic investor in Namibox.

Under the memorandum, the companies plan to develop AI-powered digital language learning products, with initial launches targeting Greater China before expanding globally. The first phase is expected to reach millions of learners.

Namibox will contribute

Pearson and Namibox sign AI education cooperation agreement

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:02:08 -0400

Namibox will contribute

Pearson and Namibox sign AI education cooperation agreement

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:02:08 -0400

Namibox will contribute

Pearson and Namibox sign AI education cooperation agreement

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:02:08 -0400

Namibox will contribute

Pearson and Namibox Sign Strategic Cooperation Memorandum, Join Forces to Shape a New Global Learning and Education Landscape in the AI Era

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

SHANGHAI, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Pearson (NYSE: PSO), a global lifelong learning company, and Namibox (Nasdaq: NAMI), a China-based K-12 digital education platform, formally signed a strategic cooperation memorandum. The two parties will leverage world-class educational content, China's local digital technology, and AI implementation capabilities to pursue deep collaboration aligned with the industry trend of AI smart learning moving from "general-purpose tool empowerment" to "deep

Pearson and Namibox Sign Strategic Cooperation Memorandum, Join Forces to Shape a New Global Learning and Education Landscape in the AI Era

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Pearson and Namibox Sign Strategic Cooperation Memorandum, Join Forces to Shape a New Global Learning and Education Landscape in the AI Era

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Pearson and Namibox Sign Strategic Cooperation Memorandum, Join Forces to Shape a New Global Learning and Education Landscape in the AI Era

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Pearson research warns of a 'triple capability gap' emerging as AI adoption outpaces education and training in skilled occupations

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

SHANGHAI, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today launched new research, For Every Future: Preparing Early-Career Skilled Trade, Technical and Service Talent for an AI-Infused World, at the WorldSkills International Conference 2026 in Shanghai. The report finds that as AI transforms skilled occupations, early-career talent is entering the workforce without the job-specific AI literacy, human skills, and practical experience

Pearson research warns of a 'triple capability gap' emerging as AI adoption outpaces education and training in skilled occupations

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Form SCHEDULE 13D/A PEARSON PLC Filed by: Cevian Capital II GP LTD

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:22:00 -0400

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Form 6-K PEARSON PLC For: Sep 23

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:42:00 -0400

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Form 6-K PEARSON PLC For: Sep 23

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:24:00 -0400

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Pearson PLC (PSON:LN) (PSO) PT Raised to GBP13.70 at JPMorgan

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:47:21 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Daniel Kerven raised the price target on Pearson PLC (PSON:LN) (NYSE: PSO) to GBP13.70 (from GBP13.60) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Pearson PLC (PSON:LN) (PSO) PT Raised to GBP13.70 at JPMorgan

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:47:21 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Daniel Kerven raised the price target on Pearson PLC (PSON:LN) (NYSE: PSO) to GBP13.70 (from GBP13.60) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Pearson PLC (PSON:LN) (PSO) PT Raised to GBP13.70 at JPMorgan

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:47:21 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Daniel Kerven raised the price target on Pearson PLC (PSON:LN) (NYSE: PSO) to GBP13.70 (from GBP13.60) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Pearson PLC (PSON:LN) (PSO) PT Raised to GBP13.70 at JPMorgan

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:47:21 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Daniel Kerven raised the price target on Pearson PLC (PSON:LN) (NYSE: PSO) to GBP13.70 (from GBP13.60) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Pearson acquires ITS, an assessment technology firm

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:16 -0400

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) announced Sept. 18 that it has acquired Internet Testing Systems (ITS), a Baltimore, Maryland-based assessment technology company specializing in the management, delivery, and reporting of assessment programs.

ITS will become part of Pearson Professional Assessments following the acquisition. The two companies have maintained a commercial relationship since 2009.

ITS's offerings include remote testing and proctoring, performance-based assessment, continuous certification, and AI-powered assessment tools.

Art Valentine, president of Assessment & Qualifications at Pearson, said the acquisition "strengthens Pearson's role as verified skills and assessment infrastructure and supports our long-term assessment strategy."

Pat Ward, president of ITS, said the move is "a natural

Pearson Acquires Assessment Technology Provider, ITS

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Strengthens global assessment and verification capabilities with proven technology and talent

LONDON, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced it has acquired ITS, a Baltimore, Maryland-based assessment technology company specializing in the management, delivery and reporting of assessment programs. The acquisition strengthens Pearson's core assessment

Pearson Acquires Assessment Technology Provider, ITS

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Strengthens global assessment and verification capabilities with proven technology and talent