Our partnership with WorldSkills UK

Pearson is proud to partner with WorldSkills UK, helping celebrate and develop the technical and professional skills that employers need most. Together, we support learners, educators and industry as Team UK prepares to compete on the global stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

From engineering and digital technologies to construction, healthcare and creative industries, WorldSkills showcases the skills shaping the future of work. Many competitors have developed those skills through Pearson qualifications, including BTEC programmes that help learners build confidence, expertise and career-ready experience.

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What is WorldSkills?

WorldSkills UK is part of a global movement that raises standards in technical education through international skills competitions. Often described as the "Skills Olympics", WorldSkills helps learners benchmark their skills against international standards while giving employers, training providers and education leaders insight into emerging industry needs.

Watch the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Highlights

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Meet the talented competitors representing the UK in Shanghai this September, where they will go head-to-head with the best from around the world. Discover their stories, their dedication, and how they are showcasing the strength and future potential of UK skills on the global stage.

Meet Team UK

Previous competitors

Learn more about former WorldSkills UK team members who studied a Pearson qualification, and explore how their training and experiences have shaped their professional paths and achievements.

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From learning to the limelight

Alongside our partnership with WorldSkills UK, we’re helping to put real-world skills on the world stage as a Platinum Partners of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

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