Tag Archives: Business
Get Bold: Using Social Media to Create a New Type of Social Business, from IBM Press
Social Media Expert Sandy Carter Provides “Patterns of Success” for Marketing Professionals INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—October 24, 2011—Get Bold, … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Cisco Press, IBM, Marketing and Advertising, Pearson, Publishing, Sams Publishing, Sandy Carter, Social business, Social Media
New Book Demonstrates How Effective Thinking Transforms Lives
Now You’re Thinking! From Pearson TalentLens Introduces Strategies for Building Thinking Skills for Better Decision-Making Bloomington, Minn., … Continue reading
Major Study Reveals Next Generation of Corporate Leaders Lacks Critical Thinking Skills to Successfully Take the Helm
how to make my ex girlfriend want me back Biennial Survey of Top Corporations Reveals Grave Need … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Executive development, Leadership, Management, United States
Gold sponsor Pearson VUE to answer biggest testing questions at 3rd European Association of Test Publishers Conference
London, U.K., September 1, 2011 — Social media? Mobile technology? Serious gaming? The future of certification? All … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Computer-Based Assessment, Education, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, PSON
Investment Column: Pearson is a good bet in turbulent times
how to get your boyfriend back Independent UK In the current market mayhem, stock picking is a … Continue reading
Pearson TalentLens Grows ThinkWatson.com With Powerful Resources for Developing 21st Century Thinking Skills
One-Stop Shop for Building Critical Thinking Skills Now Features Blogs, Online Courses and Think-O-Meter iPhone App Bloomington, … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Critical thinking, Education and Training, Management, Science in Society, Skeptical Inquiry, United States, YouTube
Institute of Global Education to be Exclusive Representative of New York Institute of Finance in Vietnam
NYIF expands global reach further into Asia Pacific New York, NY — June 22, 2011 — The … Continue reading
Tagged Business, eLearning, Financial services, New York Institute of Finance, NYIF, Pearson, Vietnam
Pearson’s Hospitality & Tourism Interactive Wins 2011 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Award
3-D Virtual World Named Best Education Game or Simulation New York, NY — June 16, 2011 – Hospitality … Continue reading
Pearson’s Hospitality & Tourism Interactive Wins 2011 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Award
3-D Virtual World Named Best Education Game or Simulation New York, NY — June 16, 2011 – Hospitality … Continue reading
Pearson’s First Wind Turbine Up and Running
Launch Helps Mark Global Wind Day Owatonna, MN — June 14, 2011— Pearson’s first wind turbine is … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Energy, Pearson, Renewable, Renewable energy, Sustainable energy, Twitter, Wind power, Wind turbine
Brady Publishing and Platinum Educational Group Partner to Distribute EMS Testing Program
Companies to Bring EMSTesting.com to EMS Education Market New York, NY, June 08, 2011 — Pearson’s Brady … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Computer-Based Assessment, Education, IPad, Software testing, Student
Pearson Foundation President One of EdNET’s Best "Leaders to Watch"
Mark Nieker Recognized as an Ed Tech Superstar New York, NY, June 03, 2011 — Members of … Continue reading
Pearson Foundation President One of EdNET’s Best “Leaders to Watch”
Mark Nieker Recognized as an Ed Tech Superstar New York, NY, June 03, 2011 — Members of … Continue reading
College Graduates Shown the Way to Successful Careers
Engineering Expert Offers Career Readiness Advice for Students New York, NY, May 17, 2011 — It’s another … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Career development, Careers, College, Education, Employment, Student, Undergraduate education
Hospitality & Tourism Interactive Honored as Finalist in 2011 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards
Online Experience for Exploring Careers in the Hospitality Industry Recognized in the Best Education Game or Simulation … Continue reading
Pearson VUE and the CAIA Association Renew Exclusive Testing Agreement
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., April 29, 2011 Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, Tests
EQUELLA Earns Finalist Honors in 2011 Software and Information Industry Association CODiE Awards
Award-winning digital repository enables users to search, create and manage content online. Denver, CO, April 27, 2011 … Continue reading
Pearson Leads 2011 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards With 15 Finalists
Breakthrough Technology Innovations Garner Highest Number of Honors for Second Consecutive Year New York, NY, April 13, … Continue reading
New York Institute of Finance Forms Partnership with New York Society of Security Analysts
NYSSA Members to Receive Course Training Discounts New York, NY, January 26, 2011 – The New York Institute … Continue reading
Nevada Division of Insurance Renews Contract with Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., January 18, 2011 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Chief Executive Officer, India, Nevada, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
InfoComm International Chooses Pearson VUE for Test Delivery
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., December 23, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged Associations, Business, Information technology, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Prometric
New York Institute of Finance Forms Partnership with Ryerson University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education
Agreement marks NYIF’s first Canadian venture New York, NY, December 13, 2010 – The New York Institute of … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Canada, Digital media, Education, Ontario, Ryerson University, Toronto
New York Institute of Finance Forms Partnership with Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education
Agreement marks NYIF’s first Canadian venture New York, NY, December 13, 2010 – The New York Institute of … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Canada, Digital media, Education, Ontario, Ryerson University, Toronto
Pearson To Install First Wind Turbine
Renewable Energy Source to Power Owatonna, MN Facility New York, NY, December 9, 2010 – As part of … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Energy, New York City, Renewable, Renewable energy, Technology, Wind, Wind turbine
German Court Upholds Fines Against Rapidshare For Violating Injunction
Decision reaffirms Rapidshare’s accountability for the presence of pirated works on its website Hamburg, Germany – December … Continue reading
Tagged Business, CengageLearning, Copyright infringement, eCollege, John Wiley & Sons, McGraw-Hill, Publishing, Rapidshare
The Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board Partners with Pearson VUE to Enable UK-wide Test Delivery via Computer-Based Testing
London, U.K., November 15, 2010 – The Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (WAMITAB) has signed … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Computer-Based Assessment, Northern Ireland, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
Pearson named Large-Cap Business of the Year in the U.K.
Company Described as “An Ethical, Innovative, and Solid Business” London, November 15, 2010 – Pearson, the international education … Continue reading
Tagged Business, English language, Grosvenor House Hotel, London, Pearson, Queen's Award for Enterprise, United States
The National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training Appoints Pearson VUE to Deliver Computer-Based Testing for Trainee Doctors
London, U.K., November 9, 2010 – The National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training (NRO), the body … Continue reading
Online Marketing for Global Business
New book from FT Press presents a framework for Internet business-to-business marketing necessary in emerging global markets … Continue reading
Pearson Launches New Service Options to Allow Schools to Use Cloud-Based Interoperability to Implement the Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF)
New HostedPlus and Hosted Service Options Enhance Districts’ Ability to Efficiently and Affordably Manage Data Salt Lake … Continue reading
Thousands Transform Academic, Personal and Professional Lives With Cogmed Working Memory Training
Clinical Assessment Business of Pearson Adds Evidence-Based Intervention for Improved Attention to its Portfolio San Antonio, October … Continue reading
Pearson Honored for Inclusive Workplace and Adoption Policies
Human Rights Campaign and Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Recognize Learning Company for its Commitment to Employees … Continue reading
Working Mother Magazine Honors Pearson as a Top 100 Company for Tenth Year
Education Company Celebrates a Decade of Commitment to WorkLife Effectiveness New York, September 14, 2010 - Pearson, the … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Company, Education, Health, Human resources, National Association for Female Executives, Twitter, United States
Pearson VUE to Deliver First Medication Aide Certification Exams in Tennessee
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., September 9, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, has been selected … Continue reading
PEOPLECERT Selects Pearson VUE to Deliver On-Demand High-Stakes Global Testing
London, U.K., September 1, 2010 – PEOPLECERT – a rapidly growing personnel certification body with dynamic presence … Continue reading
Pearson Launches Pilot of Computer-Based Pharmacy College Admissions Test
The PCAT, Developed by the Clinical Assessment business of Pearson, to Be Delivered Through Pearson VUE Test … Continue reading
Que Publishing Launches New USING Series
INDIANAPOLIS, Sep 01, 2010 : – Que Publishing announced today the official launch of its new USING series, which … Continue reading
Tagged Amazon Kindle, Business, E-book, O'Reilly Media, Publishing, Publishing and Printing, Safari Books Online, Sams Publishing
Five Education Leaders Named to Advisory Board for Pearson's Credit-by-Examination Program
UExcel Advisory Board Members Represent Top Experts in International Studies, Online Learning, Educational Assessment and Higher Education … Continue reading
Tagged Business, E-learning, Education, Excelsior College, Maxwell Air Force Base, United States, University of Minnesota
Five Education Leaders Named to Advisory Board for Pearson’s Credit-by-Examination Program
UExcel Advisory Board Members Represent Top Experts in International Studies, Online Learning, Educational Assessment and Higher Education … Continue reading
Tagged Business, E-learning, Education, Excelsior College, Maxwell Air Force Base, United States, University of Minnesota
AHIMA Selects Pearson VUE as Testing Services Provider
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.,: Aug. 31: – Pearson VUE, the leader in secure high-stakes testing, announced its signing of an agreement … Continue reading
Critical Thinking Seen as Today's Number One Skill
In Economic Slump, Pearson Helps Employers and Educators Assess and Develop Reasoning and Problem Solving Abilities. Minneapolis … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Critical thinking, Education, Human capital, Human resources, Science in Society, Skeptical Inquiry
Pearson Honors Environmentally Friendly Utah Facility
LEED® Green Building Certification Presented to Local Business for Commitment to Earth-Friendly Construction and Practices Sandy, UT, … Continue reading
Pearson Launches Critical Thinking Website, www.ThinkWatson.com
Watson-Glaser Online Critical Thinking Test, research and resources now available on centralized site Minneapolis, MI and San … Continue reading
National University System Renews Partnership with Pearson LearningStudio
Pearson’s learning management system to power online learning for the National University System and customers of Spectrum … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Colleges and Universities, Distance Learning, eCollege, Education, Higher Education, Pearson eCollege
NCSBN Approves Passing Standard for Pearson Test of English Academic
NCSBN Conducts Internal Study to Determine Minimal Passing Standard on PTE Academic for Licensure Candidates London, August … Continue reading
Pearson and America's Choice Announce Acquisition Agreement
Companies Will Extend Reach of Research-Based, Innovative School Improvement Solutions WASHINGTON, August 3, 2010 — Pearson, the … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Chief Executive Officer, Education, Education reform, Marc Tucker, Obama Administration, United States
The British Business Professional Skills Development selects Pearson VUE to deliver computer-based testing in the Middle East and Africa
London, U.K., July 27, 2010 – The British Business Professional Skills Development (BBPSD), a business training and … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Information technology, Middle East, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE Announced as Gold Sponsor for Prestigious Testing Industry Event
London, U.K., July 26, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based testing, has announced that … Continue reading
Autodesk Chooses Pearson VUE for Computer-based Test Delivery
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., July 20 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that: Autodesk, a world … Continue reading
Tagged Autodesk, Business, Education, Information technology, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, United States
Startl Announces "Design Boost Series" for Fall 2010, Sponsored by The Pearson Foundation
Immersive mobile learning boot camp brings education experts together with next- generation of educational innovators; Early-stage technology … Continue reading
Startl Announces “Design Boost Series” for Fall 2010, Sponsored by The Pearson Foundation
Immersive mobile learning boot camp brings education experts together with next- generation of educational innovators; Early-stage technology … Continue reading
Pearson to Sponsor Free Access for Educators on Ning
Educators Gravitating to Social Media through Thousands of Ning Networks New York, NY,: June 24, 2010 — From … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Education, Gina Bianchini, High school, Jason Rosenthal, Marc Andreessen, Ning (website), Social Media
The Colorado Division of Insurance Renews Contract with Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., June 23, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
FT Press Launches eContent Series for Investors and Traders
“Insights for the Agile Investor” Provides Concise Trading and Investing Strategies and Techniques NEW YORK, Jun 23, … Continue reading
Tagged Agile Investor, Business, FT Press, FT Press Delivers, Human resources, Investing, Pearson Education, Safari Books Online
Pearson’s Minnesota office named to Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces 2010
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., June 21, 2010 – Pearson VUE is proud to announce that they are part of … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Employment, Information technology, Minnesota, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, Star Tribune
The American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians Exams Successfully Transitioned to Computer-based Delivery
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., June 17, 2010 Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged American Osteopathic Association, Business, Family medicine, Health, Information technology, Medicine, Pearson VUE
Fortress Signs Extensive Contract with Pearson VUE for Effective Test Delivery
London, U.K., June 15, 2010 – Fortress – an Egypt-based major training and financial service company – … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Information technology, Middle East, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE Pearson VUE
Board of Certified Safety Professionals Renews with Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., June 7, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
You’ve Got to Serve Somebody: Pearson’s Waiting on America Targets Restaurant Success
Newly Revised Program to Launch at National Restaurant Association Show New York, NY,: May 25, 2010 — Many … Continue reading
New Online Courses Increase NovaNET Offerings Aimed at Reducing the School Dropout Rate
Fresh Lessons Now Available in Geography, Literature, Math and Biology Labs for Students in Grades 6-12 Chandler, … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Education, Mathematics education, Pearson, Pearson Digital, Products and Services, United States
General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions select Pearson VUE for online exam delivery
London, U.K., May 14, 2010 The General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) has … Continue reading
Pearson is Exclusive Educational Distributor of ServSafe Alcohol® Training Program
Partners with National Restaurant Association to Offer Responsible Alcohol Service Training to Academic Market Chicago, IL May … Continue reading
Pearson is Exclusive Educational Distributor of ServSafe Alcohol® Training Program
Partners with National Restaurant Association to Offer Responsible Alcohol Service Training to Academic Market Chicago, IL May … Continue reading
Pearson companies win English-Language Teaching Awards in China
Pearson Longman, Pearson Language Tests and Wall Street English are honoured Pearson Longman, Pearson Language Tests and … Continue reading
Tagged Arts, Beijing, Business, Education, English as a foreign or second language, English language, Pearson Language Tests
ICB Selects Pearson VUE to Deliver Secure Online Testing
London, U.K., May 6, 2010 – The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) has signed a landmark new … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Education, Information technology, Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Test
Sociable Professors
First-of-its-Kind Survey Finds College Faculty Increasingly Using Social Media Boston, MA,: May 4, 2010 — More than 80 … Continue reading
Pearson Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Certification
Sandy, Utah Facility Recognized for Environmental Excellence New York, NY, April 22, 2010 – Pearson announced today, Earth Day, … Continue reading
Pearson Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Certification
Sandy, Utah Facility Recognized for Environmental Excellence New York, NY, April 22, 2010 – Pearson announced today, Earth Day, … Continue reading
The African Society for Quality in Healthcare (ASQH) partners with Pearson VUE to deliver test certification
London, U.K., April 19, 2010 The African Society for Quality in Healthcare (ASQH), based in Cairo, … Continue reading
Tagged Africa, Business, Health care, Information technology, Middle East, Non-profit organization, Pearson VUE
myWorld Geography Earns Finalist Honors in the 2010 SIIA CODiE Awards
Interactive Program Honored in Best Social Studies and Best Education Community Solution Categories New York, NY,: April 15, … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Codie awards, eCollege, Education, PowerSchool, Software & Information Industry Association
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Renews Contract with Pearson VUE
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., April 13, 2010 Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Chief Executive Officer, Information technology, Pearson VUE, Real estate
Food for Thought: Is What We Eat Safe?
New HACCP Food Safety Employee Manual Reflects Latest Government Standards New York, NY, April 12, 2010 … Continue reading
Pearson Sponsors TechHub, A New London Centre for Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Pearson is a founding sponsor for TechHub, which will provide workspace, host events and serve as a … Continue reading
Pearson VUE to deliver Turkish CompTIA A+® Exams
Istanbul, Turkey, March 10, 2010 – Computer-based assessment company Pearson VUE has announced that it is one … Continue reading
Tagged Business, CompTIA, Information technology, Pearson Education, Pearson VUE, Turkey
HAAD to Develop New Professional Exams with Pearson VUE
London, U.K., February 25, 2010 – The Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has signed a contract … Continue reading
Tagged Abu Dhabi, Business, Information technology, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Test
Global Publishers Win Ruling to Stop Rapidshare from Profiting from Pirated Works
Six global publishers have obtained an injunction against Swiss-based Rapidshare AG that is an important step toward … Continue reading
Lloyd’s partners with Pearson VUE to deliver new computer-based tests globally in 2010
London, U.K., February 16, 2010 – Lloyd’s, the world’s leading specialist insurance market, will be commencing a … Continue reading
Tagged Business, E-learning, Human resources, Information technology, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
Pearson's MyLabsPlus Offers Powerful Teaching and Learning Support
Enhanced Version of MyLabs and Mastering programs features more robust administrative and reporting tools, enhanced customer support … Continue reading
Tagged Boston, Business, Colleges and Universities, Education, MyMathLabPlus, PRWEB, University of Alabama
ABBE to Deliver Secure Testing with Pearson VUE
London, U.K., February 11, 2010 – The Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE) is set to … Continue reading
Tagged Built Environment, Business, Chief Executive Officer, Education, Information technology, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
Pearson Reacquires Reading, MA Development Site
Former Addison Wesley Longman Campus for Sale; National Development to Serve as Advisor to Pearson Reading, MA,: January … Continue reading
Tagged Business, Business and Economy, Marjorie Scardino, Pearson PLC, Professional development, United States
Pearson Launches Critical Thinking Assessment and Employment Test Website, www.ThinkWatson.com
Watson-Glaser Online Personality Test, Research and Resources Now Available on Centralized Site Minneapolis and San Antonio — … Continue reading
