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PDRI by Pearson CEO Elaine Pulakos to Co-Lead Pre-Conference Workshop, Speak on Two Panels at 39th Annual SIOP Conference

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PDRI by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), a workforce assessment provider that transforms evidence-based insights into talent management solutions, today announced that the company's CEO, Dr. Elaine Pulakos, will co-lead a pre-conference workshop and speak on two panel discussions at the 39th Annual Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Conference in Chicago April 17-20. PDRI and Pearson VUE are platinum sponsors of the show.

Key Points: 
  • PDRI and Pearson VUE are platinum sponsors of the show.
  • PDRI has a long and storied reputation for scholarship and research on assessment.
  • PDRI's consultants have advanced degrees in IO psychology and value the importance of contributing to the field.
  • "The annual SIOP conference is an important event where IO psychologists gather to learn, share findings and elevate the standards for best practice in our industry," said Elaine Pulakos, CEO of PDRI.

Pearson Accelerates and Increases the Development of AI Learning Content To Meet Growing Demand From Students and Professionals

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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As Generative AI rapidly evolves and demand soars for AI-related skills, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, is bringing to market new learning content covering the application of AI.

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  • As Generative AI rapidly evolves and demand soars for AI-related skills, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, is bringing to market new learning content covering the application of AI.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240405935528/en/
    The AI Revolution in Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Pearson’s new AI content will help more students and technology professionals understand large language models, machine learning, deep learning, cybersecurity, and ethics.
  • This includes:
    More than 10 new IT professional AI titles covering topics from prompt engineering to the use of AI in customer support.
  • A selection of the new AI titles, AI-focused video courses, and live AI training and events are provided below:

Regula Hits Remarkable 100 Million Online User Milestone Globally

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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What sets Regula apart is its independence from third-party solutions, with all technologies developed internally.

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  • What sets Regula apart is its independence from third-party solutions, with all technologies developed internally.
  • Regula offers a single-vendor solution for identity verification, combining biometric ( Regula Face SDK ) and document ( Regula Document Reader SDK ) checks with advanced authenticity validation, as well as forensic tools for detailed analysis.
  • The results of the survey conducted by Regula at the beginning of 2023 highlight an increase in identity fraud.
  • Pearson VUE, a global online testing giant, identifies users with the help of Regula technologies to grant admission to remotely administered professional exams.

PTCB Expands Accessibility to Earn CPhT and CSPT Certifications

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is taking a significant step in improving exam accessibility by extending online testing options to those pursuing the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification and the Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation TechnicianⓇ (CSPTⓇ) Certification. Following the reintroduction last year of OnVUE (an online proctored testing platform) for advanced and specialty certificate exams, this expansion marks the next phase of a comprehensive plan initiated by PTCB to increase exam delivery options.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is taking a significant step in improving exam accessibility by extending online testing options to those pursuing the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification and the Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation TechnicianⓇ (CSPTⓇ) Certification.
  • The relaunch of online proctored testing specifically for our CPhT and CSPT Certifications underscores our commitment to providing a flexible and accessible pathway for pharmacy technicians to advance in their careers."
  • To earn CPhT Certification, candidates must meet certain eligibility requirements and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE®).
  • To earn CSPT Certification, active PTCB CPhTs must meet certain eligibility requirements and pass the CSPT Exam.

Stukent Announces New CEO to Drive Continued Growth and Innovation in Education Technology

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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With more than 20 years of experience in scaling education and technology companies, Mr. Holm is poised to accelerate Stukent’s growth and impact in the years ahead.

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  • With more than 20 years of experience in scaling education and technology companies, Mr. Holm is poised to accelerate Stukent’s growth and impact in the years ahead.
  • Founded by marketing professor and entrepreneur Stuart Draper, Stukent has revolutionized business education over the past decade.
  • "Stukent has played a key role in shaping the future of business education," he said.
  • Mr. Holm is a seasoned executive who has spent more than two decades scaling education and technology companies.

Online Education Market to Record Growth of USD 148.22 billion from 2022 to 2027, 2U Inc., and Alef Education Consultancy LLC to Emerge as Some of the Key Companies- Technavio

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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The online education segment offers individualized learning through subscription-based courses, catering to STEM subjects like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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  • The online education segment offers individualized learning through subscription-based courses, catering to STEM subjects like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • By geography, the global online education market is segmented into North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa.
  • The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global online education market.
  • The digital English language learning market size is forecast to increase by USD 21.58 billion, at a CAGR of 17.87% between 2023 and 2028.

17.5% CAGR to be Recorded in Academic E-Learning Market between 2022 and 2027, 17,000+ Technavio Research Reports

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Educational institutions globally are responding to the growing demand for online education by expanding their offerings with new online degree programs.

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  • Educational institutions globally are responding to the growing demand for online education by expanding their offerings with new online degree programs.
  • Examples include the University of the Arts London launching 30 degrees, and the University of Sydney partnering with 2U for online postgraduate degrees.
  • What are the key data covered in this Academic E-Learning Market report?
  • The E-learning market size is estimated to grow by USD 192.79 billion at a CAGR of 15.87% between 2022 and 2027.

Pearson opens bookings for new PTE Core English proficiency test for Canadian economic migration visa purposes

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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LONDON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced that bookings are now open for PTE Core, its newest English language proficiency test.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced that bookings are now open for PTE Core, its newest English language proficiency test.
  • PTE Core is a new addition to the Pearson Test of English portfolio, sharing many of the unique characteristics of PTE Academic.
  • Gio Giovannelli, President of the English Language Learning division at Pearson, said: "We are excited to roll out PTE Core to test takers across the world.
  • The fully digital PTE Core test is delivered through Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson.

US Courseware Market size to grow by USD 1.06 billion from 2022 to 2027 | The market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like American Heart Association, Arizona State University and Ascend Learning LLC, and many more

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Sunday, January 7, 2024
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The US Courseware Market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

Key Points: 
  • The US Courseware Market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
  • The US Courseware Market is driven by an evolved digital learning and education landscape, where Professional Development Courses, Language Learning Courses, and Specialized Courseware play significant roles.
  • Online Language Learning Market : The online language learning market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 19.73% between 2023 and 2028.
  • Corporate Blended Learning Market : The corporate blended learning market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.68% between 2022 and 2027 and the size of the market is forecast to increase by USD 36,284.86 million.

Arizona Virtual Academy Placed in the Top 10 in Arizona 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint and Word State Championship Fall Qualifier

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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The winners of the 2023 Fall Qualifier Microsoft Office Specialist Arizona State Championship have been announced by Certiport, the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners.

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  • The winners of the 2023 Fall Qualifier Microsoft Office Specialist Arizona State Championship have been announced by Certiport, the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners.
  • Winning 4th in the Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps) Microsoft Office category and 9th place in the Specialist Word (Microsoft 365 Apps) category is Enzo Borrego from Arizona Virtual Academy, Glendale.
  • “The title ‘Microsoft Office Specialist Champion’ will serve them well in their academic and career pursuits.”
    Certiport’s Microsoft Office Specialist is the only official Microsoft-recognized certification for Microsoft Office globally and serves as a powerful instrument for assessing students’ skills and preparing them for real-world application of their knowledge.
  • For more information about the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship visit us.moschampionship.com .