As the pace of technological change accelerates and agentic AI widens the skills gap, Pearson, the world’s lifelong learning company, announced the continued expansion of its AI learning content portfolio to reach more K-12, higher education, professional, and enterprise learners. This announcement follows the success of Pearson’s Generative AI Foundations Certification, which has seen double-digit growth each month since its launch in October 2024.
The expanded portfolio includes certification opportunities across multiple formats and disciplines, featuring cutting-edge content on agentic AI, large language models, machine learning, and ethical AI implementation.
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Pearson’s expanded reach is especially critical as the demand for advanced skills accelerates and the need for effective learning experiences becomes more urgent for students and professionals to adapt quickly and stay competitive. In the last year, Pearson’s AI-related live training hours offered nearly doubled from 580 to 996 content hours, reflecting a growing priority to understand AI as it becomes woven into both classrooms and careers.
The stakes are high. A persistent skills gap now threatens to become a skills chasm, with annual economic losses estimated at $1.1 trillion in the US and £100 billion in the UK. As AI continues to reshape how we work, learn, and interact with technology – particularly with the emergence of agentic AI systems capable of autonomously executing tasks and automating complex decisions – developing relevant skills is no longer optional but essential for future success.
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“The acceleration of AI innovation, including agentic AI, is fundamentally changing the skills landscape,” said Art Valentine, CEO of Pearson US and President of Assessment & Qualifications. “Our expanded AI learning content, alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and now Google, represent our dual commitment to teach AI and to harness AI to transform learning itself. We’re committed to providing the most current, comprehensive resources that prepare students and professionals to work effectively and responsibly alongside increasingly autonomous AI systems.”
“The pace of AI innovation is relentless, and it’s reshaping how we interact with technology on a daily basis,” said Pearson author, Sinan Ozdemir. “As AI continues to evolve, it’s crucial that learners are equipped not just with foundational knowledge, but with the skills to navigate and leverage these technologies in real-world scenarios. Pearson’s expanded content is designed to prepare students and professionals for this next frontier, ensuring they can confidently engage with AI as it becomes an integral part of everyday life.
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Source – PR Newswire
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