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Overview

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 c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading 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.

Pearson's work covers three areas: creating and curating content, distributing that content both digitally and physically, and building and verifying skills. Its offerings support people at different stages of life, including upskilling in the workplace, developing teams, studying at school or university, and learning a new language. The company positions its learning content, assessments and verifications as a way to address skills gaps affecting individuals, enterprises and economies as AI and demographic shifts change the workforce.

The company is organized into business units. Its stated impact priorities include building products, fostering a culture of performance among employees and respecting the planet, with the aim of making learning accessible to all.

Private funding before listing

1 round. Latest: Post-IPO Debt, 23 Apr 2026.

DateTypeAmount
23 Apr 2026Post-IPO DebtNot disclosed

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As of 2026-10-19, Pearson has 30,290 employees, based on the Enrich Layer count of person profiles that list Pearson as their current employer. Its listed company size band is 10,001+.
As of 2026-10-19, Pearson is headquartered in London, GB.
As of 2026-10-19, Pearson is classified in the Education industry.
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 c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading 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.
As of 2026-10-19, Pearson's official website is https://plc.pearson.com/.
As of 2026-10-19, Pearson is a public company.