Pearson Acquires Credly
January 31, 2022
Pearson has acquired Credly, the market leader in digital workforce credentialing, in a deal valuing the company at $200 million (including Pearson's existing stake). The acquisition — funded from Pearson’s cash and liquidity — will fold Credly into Pearson’s Workforce Skills division alongside Faethm to expand the company’s credentialing, workforce analysis and learning capabilities.
- Buyers
- Pearson plc
- Targets
- Credly
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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