Our Business Units

Our Business Units

Our Business Units

Each of Pearson’s five business units is unique in the needs they address but work together to help people learn across multiple stages in their lives. Together we offer a seamless user experience throughout a journey of lifelong learning.

Assessment & Qualifications

Assessment & Qualifications

Assessment & Qualifications is at the centre of the Pearson ecosystem as the natural outcome of any learning activity. Our largest business by revenue and consumer reach. It provides the assessments that enable people to demonstrate their knowledge from school to professional careers.
Virtual Learning

Virtual Learning

We have a long track record of delivery of high quality, affordable and accessible online learning in our Virtual Learning division. It offers learning for every age and stage of education. With users able to learn where, when, and how they learn best, giving them a truly personalised experience.
English Language Learning

English Language Learning

Our vision is to become the world’s leading destination for committed learners to learn and prove their English proficiency. English is a gateway to the world. It is a mandatory requirement in more than 150 national curricula, and there are over 1.5bn people worldwide learning English today.
Workforce Skills

Enterprise Learning and Skills

We are transitioning to a new business model and go-to-market strategy as a strategic solutions provider for workforce skills. We help employers understand labour market dynamics and how best to futureproof their workforces at scale, while helping workers gain the skills they need.
Higher Education

Higher Education

Our digital first strategy in Higher Education is continuing to gather momentum. We are the leader in producing higher education digital learning materials in North America. Every year our content helps more than 10 million US higher education students.