Public Company Education

Pearson

London, United Kingdom

World’s leading learning company helping people realize the life they imagine through learning, providing digital learning content, assessments, qualifications, and data.

Focus Areas
Digital learning content, Assessments, Qualifications / awarding
Website
pearson.com

Tracked deals

3

3 tracked deals across 2022-2026.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

2 buyout · 1 divestiture

Pearson Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 2 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 2 years for Pearson. 2 2022 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Pearson Acquires Internet Testing Systems (ITS) to Expand Professional Testing and AI Capabilities
    September 21, 2026
    Buyer
    Pearson
    Target
    Internet Testing Systems (ITS)
    Industry
    IT Services
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Pearson acquired Baltimore-based assessment technology provider Internet Testing Systems (ITS). The deal expands Pearson Professional Assessments with remote testing, proctoring, performance-based assessments, continuous certification and AI-powered assessment technology. Financial terms were not disclosed and ITS will become part of Pearson Professional Assessments.

  • Pearson Acquires PDRI from SHL
    December 19, 2022
    Buyer
    Pearson plc
    Target
    PDRI (Personnel Decisions Research Institutes, Inc.)
    Seller
    SHL
    Industry
    Education
    Location
    Virginia, United States
    Type
    Divestiture

    Pearson agreed to acquire PDRI (Personnel Decisions Research Institutes, Inc.), a provider of workforce assessment services to U.S. federal government agencies, from SHL for an enterprise value of $190 million. SHL described the sale as a strategic divestiture aligned with its shift toward commercial SaaS solutions; completion was expected in H1 2023 and the transaction closed in March 2023. The acquisition expands Pearson’s workforce assessment capabilities and its position in the U.S. government and public-sector assessment market.

  • Pearson Acquires Credly
    January 31, 2022
    Buyer
    Pearson plc
    Target
    Credly
    Industry
    Education
    Location
    New York, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

Related Acquisition Pages

Education Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Pearson. IT Services Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Pearson. Acquisitions in New York 1 tracked deal by Pearson. Acquisitions in Virginia 1 tracked deal by Pearson.

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