TLDR: HCLTech and Pearson have formed a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate skills development and workforce readiness in the AI era, co-developing AI-powered learning products and services.
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, and HCLTech, a global technology company, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate the transformation of learning, sokills, and workforce readiness in an AI-driven world.
The partnership combines Pearson’s global expertise and scale in learning and assessment with HCLTech’s strengths in digital transformation, product engineering, and AI. Together, the companies will co-develop AI-powered products and services designed to close skills gaps, empower individuals to advance their careers, and help organizations adapt and succeed amid rapid technological change.
Pearson will leverage HCLTech’s engineering and professional services capabilities, including its GenAI platform AI Force and EdTech platform Career Shaper™, to expand and enhance AI-powered learning programs, assessments, and workforce analytics. These capabilities will help prepare people for the future of work across enterprises, higher education, and government.
In addition, Pearson’s AI-powered learning and assessment tools will be embedded across HCLTech’s internal HR ecosystem. This includes structured learning pathways, verified credentials through Credly, along with Pearson’s Faethm AI platform for talent design, development, and career progression.
Pearson and HCLTech will collaborate across three strategic pillars:
Pearson CEO Omar Abbosh said, “Workers and employers around the world continue to be challenged by the rise of AI in the workplace. This is causing a growing skills gap that needs our attention quickly. Together with HCLTech, we will equip people with the AI-driven learning tools and the skills that help them navigate continuous change and build successful, resilient careers.”
“This partnership marks an exciting new chapter in our relationship with Pearson,” said C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director of HCLTech. “As GenAI and digital engineering redefine what’s possible in education and workforce development, we are thrilled to expand this collaboration globally. Together, we have a unique opportunity to create transformative learning experiences and unlock competitive advantages for learners and institutions around the world.”
This partnership represents a step forward in advancing Pearson’s commitment to integrating AI across its products and accelerating the execution of its enterprise skilling strategy. It also underscores Pearson’s focus on working with strategic partners that share a vision to drive joint innovation, value, and growth.
