Pearson and Deloitte announce new alliance to equip enterprises and government organisations with AI-powered learning and address the global skills gap

NEW YORK USA / LONDON, UK 13 January 2026 - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and Deloitte today announced an alliance to co-develop and deliver end-to-end talent, leadership, and workforce development solutions for global enterprises and government organisations.

The collaboration will draw upon Deloitte and Pearson's distinctive, industry-specific experience and breadth of capabilities to develop products and services that address immediate market needs including AI learning, leadership development and learning solutions for customers and partners.

To meet evolving talent demands, Pearson and Deloitte will also create new learning capabilities. These offerings will include a range of solutions enhanced by AI, from industry and in-role skills intelligence platforms to scaled learning, content delivery, assessment and credentialing. These solutions aim to help leaders, employees and pre-career talent adapt and succeed, while generating a competitive edge for enterprises and government organisations around the world.

As one of Pearson's strategic technology collaborators, Deloitte will help Pearson accelerate AI adoption across its portfolio, drive innovation and support its growth strategy. In parallel, Deloitte will be an important customer of Pearson and will deploy the company's AI-powered learning products and services in-house.

Commenting on the announcement:

Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson, said: "Technology is reshaping the workplace faster than ever, and the most critical skill today is the ability to learn. As the half-life of skills shortens, organisations need learning that's continuous, adaptive, and embedded in the flow of work. Our alliance with Deloitte brings together Pearson's learning science and AI-powered products with Deloitte's transformation expertise - helping employers build the agility and capability they need to thrive. Together, we're enabling people to learn, grow and perform at scale."

Joe Ucuzoglu, Deloitte Global CEO, added: "Developing a future-ready workforce is at the forefront of every organisation's strategic agenda. Through this collaboration, we are bringing to market Deloitte's leading capabilities spanning engineering, reimagining the future of talent and skills, workforce design experience, and Pearson's world-class learning and skills solutions. Together, we will help clients shape and adapt to the changing nature of work and build sustainable, innovative workforces for the future."

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About Pearson
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realise the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c. 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's 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 plc.pearson.com.

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