Pearson plc·Communication Services

Pearson will provide role insights, identify skills gaps, and deliver targeted learning for Salesforce employees HOBOKEN, N.J., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and Salesforce today announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at accelerating AI readiness and skills development across Salesforce's global workforce.

Students were 90% more likely to build proficiency with the same amount of study time HOBOKEN, N.J., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) shows that college students who used AI‑powered adaptive practice questions were more likely to build proficiency than students who used traditional, static practice questions.

Pearson plc (PSO) Q1 2026 Sales/Trading Call Transcript

Pearson said it remains on track to meet its full-year guidance after reporting higher underlying sales for the first quarter, mainly driven by growth in its virtual learning division.

Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) has kicked off 2026 in decent shape, reporting 4% underlying sales growth in the first quarter and saying performance came in line with expectations across the board. The standout was Virtual Learning, which surged 21%, helped by strong enrolment growth and favourable funding timing.

Continued execution drives good Q1 result. On track to deliver 2026 guidance.
Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management services. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Higher Education segment provides the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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