Pearson and Microsoft Announce Multi-Year Partnership to Transform the Future of Learning and Work with AI
Pearson (PSO) and Microsoft (MSFT) announced a strategic partnership to address AI skilling challenges in the workforce. The collaboration combines Pearson's learning expertise with Microsoft's cloud and AI technologies to develop new AI-powered products and services.
Key aspects of the partnership include: Pearson leveraging Microsoft Azure Cloud and AI infrastructure to scale personalized learning services; development of new AI credentials and certifications; extension of Pearson VUE's Microsoft certification partnership through 2029; and Pearson's deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot across its workforce.
The partnership addresses critical market needs, as IDC research shows lack of skilled workers is the biggest challenge for AI implementation, with 66% of leaders unwilling to hire candidates without AI skills. Pearson's research indicates generative AI could save U.S. workers 78 million hours weekly on routine tasks.
Pearson (PSO) e Microsoft (MSFT) hanno annunciato una partnership strategica per affrontare le sfide della formazione in intelligenza artificiale nel mercato del lavoro. La collaborazione combina l'esperienza nell'apprendimento di Pearson con le tecnologie cloud e dell'IA di Microsoft per sviluppare nuovi prodotti e servizi potenziati dall'IA.
Gli aspetti chiave della partnership includono: l'utilizzo da parte di Pearson delle infrastrutture cloud e IA di Microsoft Azure per scalare i servizi di apprendimento personalizzati; lo sviluppo di nuove credenziali e certificazioni in IA; l'estensione della partnership sulla certificazione Microsoft di Pearson VUE fino al 2029; e l'implementazione di Microsoft 365 Copilot da parte di Pearson in tutta la propria forza lavoro.
La partnership affronta esigenze critiche del mercato, poiché una ricerca IDC mostra che la mancanza di lavoratori qualificati è la sfida più grande per l'implementazione dell'IA, con il 66% dei leader non disposti ad assumere candidati privi di competenze in IA. La ricerca di Pearson indica che l'IA generativa potrebbe far risparmiare ai lavoratori statunitensi 78 milioni di ore settimanali in compiti di routine.
Pearson (PSO) y Microsoft (MSFT) anunciaron una alianza estratégica para abordar los desafíos de capacitación en inteligencia artificial en la fuerza laboral. La colaboración combina la experiencia en aprendizaje de Pearson con las tecnologías de nube e IA de Microsoft para desarrollar nuevos productos y servicios impulsados por IA.
Los aspectos clave de la asociación incluyen: Pearson aprovechando la infraestructura de nube e IA de Microsoft Azure para escalar los servicios de aprendizaje personalizados; el desarrollo de nuevas credenciales y certificaciones de IA; la extensión de la asociación de certificación de Pearson VUE con Microsoft hasta 2029; y la implementación de Microsoft 365 Copilot por parte de Pearson en toda su fuerza laboral.
La asociación aborda necesidades críticas del mercado, ya que la investigación de IDC muestra que la falta de trabajadores capacitados es el mayor desafío para la implementación de la IA, con el 66% de los líderes reacios a contratar candidatos sin habilidades en IA. La investigación de Pearson indica que la IA generativa podría ahorrar a los trabajadores de EE. UU. 78 millones de horas semanales en tareas rutinarias.
피어슨 (PSO)와 마이크로소프트 (MSFT)는 인공지능(AI) 기술 교육에서의 과제를 해결하기 위한 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이번 협력은 피어슨의 학습 전문성과 마이크로소프트의 클라우드 및 AI 기술을 결합하여 새로운 AI 기반 제품과 서비스를 개발하는 것입니다.
파트너십의 주요 측면은 다음과 같습니다: 피어슨이 마이크로소프트 애저 클라우드 및 AI 인프라를 활용하여 개인화된 학습 서비스를 확장하는 것; 새로운 AI 자격증 및 인증의 개발; 2029년까지의 피어슨 VUE와 마이크로소프트 인증 파트너십의 연장; 그리고 피어슨이 모든 직원에게 마이크로소프트 365 코파일럿을 배포하는 것입니다.
이 파트너십은 시장의 중요한 요구 사항을 해결하며, IDC의 연구에 따르면 AI 구현에서 숙련된 노동자의 부족이 가장 큰 문제로, 66%의 리더가 AI 기술이 없는 후보자를 채용하기를 꺼린다고 합니다. 피어슨의 연구에 따르면 생성 AI는 미국 근로자에게 매주 7800만 시간을 루틴 작업에서 절약할 수 있다고 합니다.
Pearson (PSO) et Microsoft (MSFT) ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique pour répondre aux défis de la formation à l'IA dans le monde du travail. La collaboration associe l'expertise en apprentissage de Pearson aux technologies cloud et IA de Microsoft pour développer de nouveaux produits et services alimentés par l'IA.
Les aspects clés du partenariat incluent : Pearson tirant parti de l'infrastructure cloud et IA de Microsoft Azure pour développer des services d'apprentissage personnalisés ; le développement de nouvelles certifications et diplômes en IA ; l'extension du partenariat de certification Microsoft de Pearson VUE jusqu'en 2029 ; et le déploiement de Microsoft 365 Copilot par Pearson dans l'ensemble de sa main-d'œuvre.
Le partenariat répond à des besoins critiques du marché, car une recherche de l'IDC montre que le manque de travailleurs qualifiés est le plus grand défi pour l’implémentation de l’IA, avec 66 % des dirigeants peu enclins à recruter des candidats sans compétences en IA. La recherche de Pearson indique que l'IA générative pourrait permettre aux travailleurs américains d'économiser 78 millions d'heures par semaine sur des tâches routinières.
Pearson (PSO) und Microsoft (MSFT) haben eine strategische Partnerschaft angekündigt, um Herausforderungen bei der Ausbildung im Bereich KI in der Arbeitswelt anzugehen. Die Zusammenarbeit kombiniert die Lernkompetenz von Pearson mit den Cloud- und KI-Technologien von Microsoft zur Entwicklung neuer KI-gestützter Produkte und Dienstleistungen.
Wichtige Aspekte der Partnerschaft umfassen: Pearson nutzt die Microsoft Azure Cloud- und KI-Infrastruktur zur Skalierung personalisierter Lernservices; die Entwicklung neuer KI-Zertifikate und -Zertifizierungen; die Verlängerung der Microsoft-Zertifizierungspartnerschaft von Pearson VUE bis 2029; und die Implementierung von Microsoft 365 Copilot in der gesamten Belegschaft von Pearson.
Die Partnerschaft adressiert kritische Marktbedürfnisse, da eine IDC-Studie zeigt, dass der Mangel an Fachkräften die größte Herausforderung für die Implementierung von KI darstellt, wobei 66 % der Führungskräfte nicht bereit sind, Kandidaten ohne KI-Kenntnisse einzustellen. Laut einer Studie von Pearson könnte generative KI den US-Arbeitnehmern wöchentlich 78 Millionen Stunden bei Routineaufgaben einsparen.
- Strategic partnership with tech giant Microsoft enhances Pearson's AI capabilities and market reach
- Extension of Pearson VUE certification partnership with Microsoft through 2029 secures revenue stream
- Access to Microsoft Azure Cloud and AI infrastructure strengthens product offerings
- Partnership addresses growing market demand for AI skills training and certification
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This strategic partnership between Microsoft and Pearson represents a significant market opportunity in the rapidly growing AI education sector. The collaboration leverages Pearson's established education infrastructure with Microsoft's advanced AI capabilities, particularly focusing on enterprise skilling - a market segment with substantial growth potential. The decision to extend the Pearson VUE certification partnership through 2029 provides a stable, long-term revenue stream.
The integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot across Pearson's workforce signals a commitment to operational efficiency and could result in significant cost savings. Market data indicates enterprise AI training could become a $100+ billion market by 2026 and this partnership positions Pearson to capture a meaningful share. The emphasis on personalized learning at scale through Azure's infrastructure could substantially improve Pearson's margins through automated delivery of educational content.
The partnership addresses a critical market gap - the AI skills shortage in the workforce. With 66% of leaders refusing to hire candidates without AI skills, this creates an immediate addressable market for Pearson's AI-focused educational products. The collaboration's timing is strategic, coinciding with Pearson's research showing potential time savings of 78 million hours weekly for U.S. workers through AI adoption.
By combining Microsoft's certification reach (23 million people trained in 2024) with Pearson's educational expertise, this partnership could significantly accelerate market penetration. The development of new AI credentials and certifications provides multiple revenue streams through both content creation and assessment services. This positions Pearson as a key player in the enterprise learning transformation, potentially leading to increased institutional adoption and recurring revenue growth.
- Both companies are committing to transforming and scaling AI skilling and learning for learners, workers, and employers
- Pearson to further benefit from Microsoft Azure Cloud capabilities and AI tools, including rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot across its workforce
- Microsoft to further benefit from Pearson assessment and learning services
A global IDC survey[i] found that a lack of skilled workers is the biggest challenge for enterprises implementing AI technology within their organizations. The 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report from Microsoft and LinkedIn also found that
Rethinking reskilling to drive growth
Given the urgent need to re-think learning and reskill workers, Microsoft and Pearson will collaborate in several ways, including:
- Personalized Learning at Scale: Pearson will power its trusted and world-renowned content, assessment, upskilling and certification services with Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing and AI infrastructure. This partnership will help Pearson further scale AI and technology capabilities across the business, expanding personalized learning and AI-enabled services to millions of learners, at different stages in their learning journey, across the globe.
- Innovative Collaboration and Go to Market Opportunities: Pearson and Microsoft will launch a strategic collaboration aimed at helping people build AI proficiency and technical skills through new AI credentials and certifications. Additionally, Pearson and Microsoft will collaborate on a series of copilots, agents and AI tools targeted at helping people develop skills-such as English language learning-and identify skills gaps seamlessly while they work. These collaborations will enable joint innovation and go-to-market activities to drive growth for Microsoft and Pearson.
- Investing in Technology Driven Careers: Microsoft will extend its current partnership with Pearson VUE, a key provider of Microsoft Cloud and Office certifications, through 2029. These certifications have already helped millions of young people, educators, and workers prepare for jobs that use Microsoft's world class technology. This expansion will open these vital credentials to scores of additional learners and workers around the globe.
- Powering the Pearson Workforce: After having piloted and tested Microsoft 365 Copilot, Pearson will expand its use by deploying it to its global workforce. This is part of an ongoing effort to introduce workplace AI tools that enhance efficiency, creativity, productivity and drive better operational performance.
Pearson's CEO Omar Abbosh, said, "AI is driving a true revolution in education and work, and we must reinvent the way people learn to meet this crucial moment. Partnering with Microsoft means we can reach more learners than ever before. By blending Microsoft's AI leadership and Pearson's trusted enterprise skilling and learning services, we can bring enterprise learners precisely what they need to forge ahead in their careers and help them to realize the life they imagine. This new chapter with Microsoft is yet another way we are building on our commitment to expand AI in our products and sharpen our focus on the enterprise market. Importantly, it reflects the opportunity ahead for Pearson and the people we serve."
Judson Althoff, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Microsoft, said, "The speed and scale of today's AI innovation present an opportunity for organizations across industries to accelerate AI Transformation. As AI investments increase, the demand for training and support to enable effective and responsible use of AI has never been greater. We are thrilled to partner with Pearson to help global enterprises develop learning experiences that empower employees with the AI skills needed to help advance their careers and achieve more."
The partnership extends both Microsoft's and Pearson's own efforts to provide AI skilling to people across the globe. In 2024, Microsoft and its partners trained and certified over 23 million people in digital skills. Pearson launched its Generative AI Foundations certification to equip professionals and students with the essential skills needed to work with gen AI technologies. Additionally, organizations around the world use Pearson VUE, along with Pearson's AI driven Faethm capability, and Credly badging to diagnose, assess and certify skills. To learn more about Microsoft's AI skilling resources, visit the AI Skills Navigator page.
About Pearson
At Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), 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 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's leading lifelong 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. Visit us at pearsonplc.com
About Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
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i IDC InfoBrief: sponsored by Microsoft, 2024 Business Opportunity of AI, IDC# US52699124, November 2024 |
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