London/Noida: In a landmark move set to reshape the global skilling landscape, Pearson, the world’s leading lifelong learning company (FTSE: PSON.L), has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with HCLTech, a global digital transformation and engineering leader.
This partnership aims to accelerate the development of AI-powered learning solutions, bridge global skills gaps, and empower individuals and enterprises to thrive in an AI-dominated future.
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By leveraging Pearson’s robust capabilities in learning, assessment, and workforce analytics, alongside HCLTech’s digital engineering, GenAI platforms like AI Force, and its EdTech solution Career Shaper, the partnership will co-create next-gen tools to deliver personalized, scalable, and future-ready learning experiences.
“As AI transforms how we work and learn, this partnership with HCLTech will empower learners globally with tools to stay ahead,” said Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson. “We are committed to helping individuals and organizations adapt to continuous change and succeed in their careers.”
Key elements of the Pearson – HCLTech partnership include:
- Go-to-Market Acceleration: The two companies will co-develop and globally scale AI-driven learning and assessment products targeting in-demand skills across enterprise, education, and public sectors.
- AI Innovation Lab: A dedicated AI Tech Lab will function as a collaborative space to co-create GenAI-enabled solutions built on Career Shaper, enabling hyper-personalized learning pathways and verified credentials.
- Strategic Talent Design: Through tools like Pearson’s Faethm AI and Credly, combined with HCLTech’s workforce platforms, the partnership will deliver actionable insights that align learning investments with strategic business outcomes and reduce skills mismatches.
Additionally, Pearson’s AI-based solutions will be integrated into HCLTech’s internal HR systems to support employee development and structured upskilling initiatives.
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C Vijayakumar, CEO & MD of HCLTech, commented: “We’re thrilled to deepen our partnership with Pearson. This is a shared commitment to reimagining education and enterprise skilling through the power of GenAI and digital engineering.”
This collaboration is a major step in Pearson’s enterprise skilling strategy and reinforces its ambition to lead in AI-powered education solutions.
The partnership also positions both companies at the forefront of transforming the future of learning, workforce development, and economic opportunity.
