Pearson and Cognizant have entered into a global strategic partnership designed to accelerate early-career development, support mid-career transitions, and equip professionals with the skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven world.
By merging Pearson’s global expertise in learning and assessment with Cognizant’s deep technology and consulting capabilities, the partnership aims to speed up the rollout of AI-driven learning, workforce skilling, and assessment programs. The companies will leverage technologies such as agentic AI, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and conversational AI to create next-generation learning solutions. These innovations will make education more interactive, accessible, and tailored to diverse learning styles, helping learners engage in seamless lifelong learning experiences.
The collaboration focuses on three strategic areas:
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Early Careers: Pearson is teaming up with Cognizant to support their exciting programs like Synapse and the Immersive Learning Centre in Chennai. Together, they’ll help graduates, apprentices, and professionals build valuable skills in AI, cloud computing, and other digital technologies.
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Redefining Learning: By bringing together Cognizant’s strengths in AI and automation with Pearson’s education platforms, the two companies aim to create exciting new products and speed up the delivery of existing services. Technologies like AR, VR, and conversational AI will be key to transforming how people learn and interact with content.
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Global Workforce Transformation: Cognizant will integrate Pearson’s solutions into client programs across various industries and regions worldwide.
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Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson, emphasized the urgency of reskilling: "AI is quickly redefining the skills we need in the workplace. This means that the most critical skill is learning... Together with Cognizant, we can help companies diagnose their skill needs, plan for the future, and execute new talent strategies."
Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant, highlighted the shared vision: "We are excited to collaborate with Pearson to drive innovation within their own applications and across the education sector... In partnership with Pearson, we are dedicated to leveraging our expertise in AI and digital engineering to create transformative solutions designed to benefit learners and educators worldwide."
This partnership not only supports Pearson’s strategy of building 360-degree relationships but also reinforces its mission to accelerate AI adoption and strengthen enterprise learning. For Cognizant, the collaboration further advances its commitment to creating a skilled, future-ready workforce equipped to thrive in the AI era.
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