Our success depends on the knowledge, skills and leadership abilities of our employees.
We have launched a new Career Architecture and Career Navigation System, providing clarity and consistency across our business on how we describe roles and career progression, and support employee growth. Read more about our progress in 2025 in our Annual Report
2025 was a transformational year for human capital development at Pearson.
Our Approach
Our people are our greatest asset. As we become a digital-first business, we are providing opportunities for employees to develop their skills, from building AI capabilities to strengthening leadership qualities.
We are focused on:
Driving better employee engagement and high performance.
Providing continuous learning, growth, and progress for our employees.
Driving a culture of engagement and community designed to attract and promote innovative and skilled people.
Building a future-ready workforce
Building a modern workforce with the skills to maximise the potential of AI is at the core of what we do. Our new Career Navigation System builds on our deep expertise in technology and skills development for the benefit of our employees and our business.
The Career Navigation System establishes the foundation for career progression and growth at Pearson. With the help of a digital assistant, employees can assess the skills proficiency required in their current role and the evolution needed to progress to the next level. The integrated Learning Hub, which is powered by Degreed, provides seamless access to career guidance and over 800 learning pathways. Courses are personalised, and include microlearning, podcasts and curated specialist content related to Pearson’s three Power Skills.
Empowering our people to take control of their careers is part of how we are driving a culture of performance. The Career Navigation System connects employees to future possibilities, encouraging them towards higher performance standards and stretching them to reach their goals. For Pearson, investing in our workforce is the key to unlocking future growth.