Pearson – The Little Guide To Pearson

The littleguide toPearsonA brief introductionto the world’slearning company

Who are we? Pearson was founded in 1844 bySamuel Pearson in Yorkshire, England. We’re now the world’s learningcompany, with 35,000 employeesacross 70 countries worldwide. Our unique insight and world-classexpertise come from our long historyof working closely with teachers,learners, researchers, authors, andthought leaders. Our products and services are usedby millions of teachers and learnersaround the world every day. We’re here to help everyone,everywhere, to learn throughouttheir lives. What’s our mission?To help peoplemake progressin their livesthrough learning

Why do we do it?In a fast-changing world, education is thekey to success. For many people, learningis the route to a job to support their familyor the skills to help them make progress intheir career. For others, it’s simply a lifelongpassion for discovery. For every learner, atevery stage of their life, education is thepath to opportunity and fulfillment.Our world-class tools, content, products, andservices are designed to help people adaptto our changing world, navigate its challengesand opportunities, and ultimately makeprogress in their lives. We’re here to keepthe whole world learning. Because wherelearning flourishes, so do people. Each year wehelp morethan 75 million peopleembrace their passionand ambition forlearning new skills

How do we achieve it?We want to improve access and outcomesin education for learners around the world.We do this by combining expert contentand assessment, powered by our servicesand technology. We’re proud to be a trustedpartner to schools, colleges, and students. Content and platforms such as MyLab,Revel, Bug Club, enVisionMATH, andSuccessMaker, plus leading authorbrands such as Campbell, Hubbard,Ciccarelli, and Martin-Gay Assessments such as GCSEs, A levels,BTECs, WISC-V, PTE Academic, andschool assessments using TestNav Services such as Pearson VUE,Pearson Institute of Higher Education,Connections, and English Languagecenters, e.g., Wizard andWall Street English We’re proud tobe a trustedpartner to schools,colleges, andstudents

Who benefits?Everyone from the world’s learners toteachers and parents. Expertly developed,rigorously tested, and continuouslyimproved, our tools, content, products,and services are enhancing educationin so many ways. We constantly innovate,embracing new technologies andanticipating changing lifestyles.Our learningtools are increasinglymobile, digital, andflexibleOur learning tools are increasingly mobile,digital, and flexible. Our global insightsenable us to develop products and servicesthat help every learner, wherever theyare in the world and whatever theirbackground. Of course, Pearson benefitstoo. Our unique approach leads to betterbusiness outcomes, stronger financialreturns, and greater opportunitiesto invest in dynamic solutions for theworld’s educational challenges.

What shapes our approach?Defining our valuesOur shared values shape the way we think,work, and behave. By living these values,we bring our brand to life for everyone.Brave: We believe in doing the right thingand we’re prepared to go further to achieveit. We’re never afraid to take bold, decisiveaction to help us achieve success.Imaginative: We’re creative, inventive, andfuture focused, and we always try to look forinnovative and constructive ways to makethe world a better place.Decent: We aim to be respectful, fair, andtransparent in everything we do. We tryto be good listeners, thoughtful colleagues,and inspiring collaborators to work with.Accountable: We aspire to be honest andtrustworthy and to get results by owningthe solution, getting the right people involved,and delivering on our promises.

Living our valuesWe’re committed to our customers. We worktirelessly to earn their trust and their businessand to exceed their high expectations of us.We’re driven by our competitive fire. We wantto be the very best we can be, and we keepaiming higher every day, both as individualsand as a company.We’re intellectually curious. By learning,discovering, and deepening our insights intothe what, why, and how of our work, wecontinually find new ways to improve.We embrace change. With an adaptable,resilient mindset, we look beyond ourimmediate world for fresh ideas that willempower human progress through learning. We’re intellectuallycurious. By learning,discovering and deepeningour insights into the what,why, and how of our work,we continually find newways to improve

Want to know moreabout the world’slearning company?Find out more at pearson.com Illustration credits: Lucy Vigrass (pages 1, 5 & 6). Ben Wiseman (page 2).The Project Twins (pages 3 & 8). Tang Yau Hoong (page 4). Lauren Rolwing (page 7).

Pearson was founded in 1844 by Samuel Pearson in Yorkshire, England. We’re now the world’s learning company, with 35,000 employees across 70 countries worldwide. Our unique insight and world-class expertise come from our long history of working closely with teachers, learners, researchers, authors, and thought leaders.