Market trends

Learners look for new ways to consume education in a digital age
We are now on the cusp of the next phase in the Pearson transformation. One of the biggest issues the world faces today is the exponential pace of digital disruption – through AI, machine learning and automation.
Global Learner Survey
In September 2019, we released the results of our inaugural Global Learner Survey, the first of its kind study that gauges the opinions of learners worldwide, but also gives great insights in the shifting sands of education as learners look for new ways to consume education in a digital age.
This new study captured the collective voice of 11,000 learners in 19 countries to get a full picture on how people are learning which helps to inform our strategy. The findings show that now, more than ever, people are taking charge of their education, and technology matters.

Lifelong learning is not just a philosophy, it’s the new reality. Globally, there is wide agreement that people need to keep learning throughout their career to stay up-to-date in their careers.
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Our businesses
Our business structure reflects our shift towards more digital learner-centred products. Learn more about our four reporting segments with their constituent businesses.

Our strategic model
We are shifting from a product-centred approach to a learner-centred model. This means our portfolio of products can now be integrated around the learner, meeting their needs throughout their learning life

Understanding Pearson
We are the world’s learning company, operating in 70 countries around the world, with more than 22,500 employees.