“Pearson is betting big on generative AI in education, leveraging India's talent pool for R&D. The company has technology development centres in Bengaluru and Chennai. Pearson aims to enhance the teaching and learning experience through AI integration in its global products.”

Generative AI is taking giant strides across industries, including education. Pearson is also looking to bet big on it. India is a pivotal hub for innovation and product development for Pearson, playing a critical role in the company’s global research and development (R&D) roadmap, said a senior executive.

“The country has a vast talent pool specialising in education, technology, and content creation, providing us with a valuable resource for developing localised content, enhancing digital products, and driving innovation,” said Marykay Wells, CIO, Pearson.

The company has set up technology development centres in Bengaluru and Chennai that create global products. Talking about Generative AI, Wells said, Generative AI can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, and eventually how the company serves its customers.

“This is a significant positive opportunity for Pearson.We have embedded AI across our key products in a way that enhances the teaching and learning experience and improves lives. The structures, methods, and pedagogy behind our IP make it unique in the market. We have proprietary AI data sets [numbers, sequences, algorithms] that are creating rich learning experiences, delivered through PTE, Mondly and Credly,” she said.

Organisations have become the new centers of learning, Wells said, where working professionals embark on their upskilling journeys. “Enterprise learning is a big opportunity for us. We are developing our portfolio to meet the requirements of professionals who are now “learning as they earn” and employers who want to get the best out of their people,” she said.

Enterprise products and services comprise about 20% of global revenue across the company, primarily through its certification business in Pearson VUE.

About Pearson

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading 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: www.pearsonplc.com

For more information, please contact: Bhavya Suri, PR & Corporate Affairs, Pearson India & MENA- bhavya.suri@pearson.com

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Pearson India recently launched the second edition of the book; ‘A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India’ authored by Prof. Upinder Singh, one of the most renowned Indian historians and professors. The official launch event was held in Delhi, attended by Prof. Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Historian & Chancellor of Ashoka University, Vinay Kumar Swamy, Country Head-Pearson India, amongst many other eminent dignitaries, authors, academicians, and educators.

On the occasion, the author, Prof. Upinder Singh, said, “Over the years, my perspectives and interests have expanded. I have become interested in the history of ideas, the interactions between the state and the forest people, the connections between art and history, and the subcontinent’s connections with other parts of the world. I have incorporated these interests into the second edition, so it is significantly different from the first. Also, of course, there has been a great deal of new work produced by other scholars on many aspects of ancient India, which I have gained from and cited. I wanted to especially draw attention to the work of the younger generation of historians on whom we depend on to expand our understanding of ancient India in the future.”

Commenting on the launch, Vinay Kumar Swamy, Country Head, Pearson India, said, “As we unveil the second edition of this widely acclaimed book, we remain committed to enabling lifelong learning journeys for everyone. We believe that the new edition will provide a relevant understanding of various historical concepts and theories in a much better and more effective way.”

This new edition of the book highlights discoveries and historiographical trends by referring to the latest scientific techniques used in archaeology. The book also includes crucial discussions of ecology, forest tribes, and pastoralists, while emphasizing the experiences of subordinated classes, castes, and women. This edition also expands coverage of South Asia beyond India, outlining the multiple networks that connected India to the world.

The first edition of the book was published in 2008, to integrate archaeology and history, to include subordinated groups in social history, to give due importance to religion and philosophy, and to highlight the intellectual and aesthetic domains. Both editions of the book, aspire to create a window for questioning so that readers can approach debates with an open mind, and develop an ability to critically evaluate evidence and arguments.

About Pearson

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading 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: www.pearsonplc.com

For more information, please contact: Bhavya Suri, PR & Corporate Affairs, Pearson India & MENA- bhavya.suri@pearson.com

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Further, the platform claims to have more than 30 partners in India, including universities, colleges, international schools, and private training centres.

Pearson, a learning company, partnered with Buddha Group of Institutions, to offer Pearson’s BTEC courses to students. The partnership will introduce BTEC Higher Nationals (HN) Art and Design and Business Management courses at the Buddha Group of Institutions, as per the official announcement.

Pearson BTECs are vocational skill qualification programmes, developed in consultation with industry experts, offering a diverse range of qualifications across different industries and sectors, it added.

Pearson’s BTEC claims that its higher education qualifications are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree, where real-life scenarios are used for assessment and assignments.

Further, the platform claims to have more than 30 partners in India, including universities, colleges, international schools and private training centres.

Pearson BTEC claims to offer over 24 subject areas with more than 2000 qualifications ranging from business to digital technology to art and design to healthcare and many more, enabling learners with skills relevant for the global workplace.

“Our partnership with BTEC will help our institute to provide students with options that match their career interests and aspirations.  It will also be helpful for us to attract a diverse student body and prepare them for a globalised workforce. The courses we have chosen to provide under the BTEC Programme include management, which will be instrumental in propelling the students towards a successful and fulfilling career in line with the ever-changing global demand, “Nitesh Gupta, director, Budha Group of Institutions, said.

About Pearson

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading 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: www.pearsonplc.com

For more information, please contact: Bhavya Suri, PR & Corporate Affairs, Pearson India & MENA- bhavya.suri@pearson.com

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