Pearson Joins UK Drive to Train 10 Million In AI

The company will work alongside the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and a group of technology and learning providers supporting the scheme. Existing partners include Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft.

The initiative forms part of the government’s wider plans to increase AI adoption across the economy. Free online courses will cover topics ranging from AI literacy through to data science and machine learning.

Pearson said it will contribute its expertise in training, assessment and digital credentialling. The company’s role will include helping learners demonstrate and verify AI skills gained through training programs.

Sharon Hague, UK CEO of Pearson, said the partnership would draw on the company’s experience in training provision, assessment and credentialling to support workforce development and strengthen employer confidence in AI-related skills.

The government’s target is to reach 10 million workers by the end of the decade. Courses will be delivered through government-backed online learning programs and are intended to support both individuals and employers seeking to build AI capability.