Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE’s 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report highlights the importance of certification for career progression in a post-pandemic era

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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This year’s report proves even further that the value of IT certifications is understood and appreciated by both those pursuing them and their employers.

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  • This year’s report proves even further that the value of IT certifications is understood and appreciated by both those pursuing them and their employers.
  • Dr. Gary Gates, Managing Director, Pearson VUE, states, “The report provides a view into why people seek certification, how they benefit, and how obtaining credentials impacts the bottom lines of their employers.
  • This edition also reveals how certification dynamics have changed since our previous candidate-focused report, and what to expect over the next year.”
    Some of the report’s key findings include:
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  • “It is clear that certification enabled the acquisition of new skills, qualifying candidates for better and more rewarding jobs,” says Dr. Gates.

Pearson to Acquire Workforce Assessment Provider, PDRI

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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HOBOKEN, N.J., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson today announces it has entered into an agreement with SHL Group to acquire Personnel Decisions Research Institutes, LLC ('PDRI'), a trusted provider of workforce assessment services. PDRI has significant expertise in providing assessment solutions to the U.S. federal government, one of the largest employers in the U.S. with more than 4 million employees. This acquisition further expands Pearson's portfolio, accelerating the Company's strategy to capture new market opportunities and grow its presence with large employers.  

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  • Acquisition to significantly expand Pearson's services to U.S. Federal Government
    HOBOKEN, N.J., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson today announces it has entered into an agreement with SHL Group to acquire Personnel Decisions Research Institutes, LLC ('PDRI'), a trusted provider of workforce assessment services.
  • Within this division, Pearson and PDRI already have an established, strong working relationship, partnering to deliver high quality assessments to federal jobseekers at Pearson VUE test centers.
  • This acquisition unlocks synergies between Pearson and PDRI, while bringing new capabilities to Pearson as the company grows its long-standing enterprise learning presence.
  • Pearson and PDRI share a culture and commitment of serving trusted, secure, and innovative assessment solutions to major employers and millions of people looking to establish and grow their careers," said Andy Bird, Chief Executive of Pearson.

Certiport's Communication Skills for Business Certification Exams Endorsed by HCLTech

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced the endorsement of the Communication Skills for Business (CSB) Professional Communication and English for IT exams by HCLTech, a leading global technology company.

Key Points: 
  • Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced the endorsement of the Communication Skills for Business (CSB) Professional Communication and English for IT exams by HCLTech, a leading global technology company.
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Certiport , a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced the endorsement of the Communication Skills for Business (CSB) Professional Communication and English for IT exams by HCLTech, a leading global technology company.
  • Learning the principles validated in the Communication Skills for Business exams helps candidates become successful workplace communicators.
  • Certiport manages a sophisticated portfolio of leading certification programs including: the official Microsoft Office Specialist certification program, the Microsoft Certified Fundamentals certification program, the Microsoft Certified Educator program, the Adobe Certified Professional certification program, the Autodesk Certified User certification program, the Intuit certification program, the App Development with Swift certification program, the Unity Certified User certification program, the Communication Skills for Business certification program, the IC3 Digital Literacy certification, and the Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification program.

Certiport Partners with NFTE to Expand Entrepreneurship Certification Access and Create Equitable Opportunities

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Decades ago, if you wanted to become an entrepreneur, you would simply start your own business and either sink or swim. Today, aspiring entrepreneurs can learn foundational skills through programs that position them to navigate the inevitable rough waters, making business more accessible and equitable. Two organizations—Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, and global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)—have teamed up to expand access to the NFTE ESB Prep and Start It Up! programs, both of which prepare learners to earn a Certiport Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification.

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  • programs, both of which prepare learners to earn a Certiport Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification.
  • Two organizations Certiport , a Pearson VUE business, and global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) have teamed up to expand access to the NFTE ESB Prep and Start It Up!
  • programs, both of which prepare learners to earn a Certiport Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification.
  • Certiport provides certification development, delivery, and program management services through an expansive network of more than 15,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers worldwide.

Certiport Names 2022 Microsoft Office Specialist World Champions

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The winners of the 2022 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship have been announced by Certiport, the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners.

Key Points: 
  • The winners of the 2022 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship have been announced by Certiport, the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners.
  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The winners of the 2022 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship have been announced by Certiport, the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners.
  • To enter the competition, students took a qualifying Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam to demonstrate their mastery of Microsoft Office technology.
  • Next year, Certiport will host the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship at Orlando, Florida, from July 30-August 2, 2023.

Certiport Names 2022 Adobe Certified Professional World Champion from United States

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Certiport Names 2022 Adobe Certified Professional World Champion from the United States of America. Second place goes to Brazil and Third place to United Kingdom in a digital design competition that attracted over 238,000 competitors

Key Points: 
  • The winners of the 2022 Adobe Certified Professional World Championship have been announced by Certiport, the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners.
  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Certiport Names 2022 Adobe Certified Professional World Champion from the United States of America.
  • Next year, Certiport will host the 2023 Adobe Certified Professional World Championship in Orlando, Florida from July 30-August 2, 2023.
  • "Certiport" is a registered trademark of NCS Pearson, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Certiport Names 2022 Microsoft Office Specialist and Adobe Certified Professional World Champions

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The winners of the 2022 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and the Adobe Certified Professional World Championship have been announced by Certiport, the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The winners of the 2022 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and the Adobe Certified Professional World Championship have been announced by Certiport, the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners.
  • In its 20th year, the Microsoft Office Specialist competition attracted more than one million contestants from around the world.
  • To enter the competition, students took a qualifying Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam to demonstrate their mastery of Microsoft Office technology.
  • Next year, Certiport will host the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist and the Adobe Certified Professional World Championship at Orlando, Florida, from July 30-August 2, 2023.

Certiport Names 2022 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Champions

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 29, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced the winners of their 2022 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship.

Key Points: 
  • Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced the winners of their 2022 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship.
  • SALT LAKE CITY, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced the winners of their 2022 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship.
  • The Certiport Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Champions are as follows:
    More than 11,000 entrants between the ages of 13 and 22 qualified for Certiport's Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship by earning an Adobe Certified Professional certification in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign.
  • The winners will now advance to Certiport's Adobe Certified Professional World Championship from July 24 27 in Anaheim, California.

(ISC)² Unveils 100K in the U.K. Scheme to Expand the U.K. Cybersecurity Workforce with 100,000 Free Entry-Level Certification Exams and Education Opportunities

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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LONDON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (ISC)² – the world's largest nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals – today announced it will help expand the U.K. cybersecurity workforce by offering free certification and education for 100,000 cybersecurity career pursuers through the new (ISC)2entry-level cybersecurity certification. The 100K in the U.K. program represents a multi-year, multi-million-pound investment towards cybersecurity workforce skills development throughout the U.K. 

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  • The 100K in the U.K. program represents a multi-year, multi-million-pound investment towards cybersecurity workforce skills development throughout the U.K.
  • The U.K. is one of the largest cybersecurity career markets in Europe, with more than 300,000 active cybersecurity practitioners.
  • "The cybersecurity profession needs the next generation to join its ranks now more than ever," said Clar Rosso, CEO, (ISC).
  • How 100K in the U.K. Will Work
    The scheme is open to all U.K. residents who do not hold an (ISC) cybersecurity certification.

MEASUREUP CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MORE THAN 1.2 MILLION PRACTICE TESTS SOLD IN 2021

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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In 2021, MeasureUp added 41 titles to its available training offer, exceeding 400 titles and 33,000 questions in the most in-demand technologies for 2022.

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  • In 2021, MeasureUp added 41 titles to its available training offer, exceeding 400 titles and 33,000 questions in the most in-demand technologies for 2022.
  • All this has led to the company selling more than three and a half million tests since its incorporation into the Media Interactiva Group in 2014.
  • MeasureUp is the official provider of large companies such as Microsoft, and is authorized for Cisco, CompTIA, VMware, AWS, PMI, among others.
  • Since joining Media Interactiva in 2014, MeasureUp has sold more than three and a half million practice tests and evaluation tests in more than 130 countries.