Tag Archives: Pearson PLC
Pearson chief Scardino to step down
By Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson in New York and Robert Budden in London Oct. 3, 2012 Dame Marjorie Scardino … Continue reading
Tagged Chief Executive Officer, Marjorie Scardino, Pearson, Pearson PLC
Why You Might Buy Pearson
Motley Fool – Christopher O’Leary 30-May I’m convinced the ongoing shift from paper-based information to digital content … Continue reading
Tagged digital content, digital revolution, Pearson, Pearson PLC
Pearson Skips University to Hunt for Deals in Africa
Bloomberg – Amy Thomson 29-Mar Pearson Plc Chief Financial Officer Robin Freestone, with 1 billion pounds ($1.6 … Continue reading
Tagged for-profit education companies, Pearson, Pearson PLC, Workforce Training
Pearson Sees Digital Growth
Wall Street Journal Feb. 27 Pearson PLC said Monday it expects to increase sales and profits in … Continue reading
Tagged digital businesses, Digital Growth, Pearson PLC, sales and profits
M&A Deals of the Year: Pearson-Connections Education
The Deal – Vyvyan Tenorio 20-Jan When virtual education company Connections Education LLC began about a decade … Continue reading
The Montana Commissioner of Insurance Renews Contract with Pearson VUE
Bloomington, Minn., January 20, 2012 – Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing business of Pearson, announced today that … Continue reading
Tagged Computer-Based Assessment, Montana, Pearson, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
Pearson Raises 2011 Earnings Guidance
Reuters (New York Times) 19-Jan British publisher Pearson has raised 2011 earnings guidance for the third time … Continue reading
Tagged adjusted earnings, earnings guidance, Earnings per share, Financial Times, New York Times, Pearson, Pearson PLC
Pearson’s DigiClass wins the ‘Jury Award’ for ‘Best Technology Solution in Schools’ at eINDIA awards
Business Standard Pearson Education Services, a part of Pearson PLC and one of India’s leading education services … Continue reading
Tagged eIndia Awards, India, Jury Award, Pearson Education, Pearson Education Services, Pearson PLC
Making Connections: The rise of an education tech startup
Baltimore Sun The Baltimore-Washington corridor is an economic powerhouse in many areas — federal contracting, anyone? — … Continue reading
Tagged Baltimore, Connections Academy, eLearning, online education, online learning, Pearson PLC
Pearson: goodbye FTSE, hello future
Citywire VIDEO: http://www.citywire.co.uk/money/pearson-goodbye-ftse-hello-future/a553603?ref=citywire-money-latest-news-list
LSE snaps up Pearson’s FTSE stake
Reuters http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/12/us-pearson-ftse-idUSTRE7BB0K620111212
Tagged FTSE, London Stock Exchange, Marjorie Scardino, Pearson, Pearson PLC
Pearson acquires TQ Holdings Ltd. to extend business in vocational and technical training
October 17, 2011 — Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today announced the acquisition of TQ Holdings … Continue reading
Profit from Pearson’s digital dominance
Interactive Investor You don’t have to be high-tech to capitalise on Pearson’s (PSON) technology triumph as education … Continue reading
Tagged Digital, digital revolution, eBooks, Education, Financial Times, Pearson, Pearson PLC, Technology
The future of the assessment industry, and special rate exams, unveiled at Middle East’s largest ICT event
London, U.K., September 23, 2011 — Observational testing, a professional learning online marketplace and a new credential … Continue reading
Tagged Computer-Based Assessment, Financial Times, Middle East, Pearson, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Penguin Group
Pearson Buys U.S. Online School Network
Wall Street Journal – Simon Zekaria Pearson PLC on Thursday said it has acquired U.S.-based online schooling … Continue reading
AP: Pearson PLC to relocate 600 jobs to NYC by 2014
NEW YORK — Officials say Pearson PLC plans to relocate 600 jobs to New York City by … Continue reading
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
Independent UK In the current market mayhem, stock picking is a treacherous business. In that context, this … Continue reading
Ohio Education Groups Participate in New Pearson Customer Program
New Program Provides Free Licenses and Services to eSIS Districts Migrating to PowerSchool® Student Information System Rancho … Continue reading
Tagged John Shank, Marjorie Scardino, Ohio, Pearson PLC, TutorVista, United States
National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training "Extremely Happy" with Pearson VUE Computer-Based Test Solution for Trainee Doctors
London, U.K., March 22, 2011 – The National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training (NRO), the body … Continue reading
Tagged Computer-Based Assessment, IPad, McGraw-Hill, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Tests
National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training “Extremely Happy” with Pearson VUE Computer-Based Test Solution for Trainee Doctors
London, U.K., March 22, 2011 – The National Recruitment Office for General Practice Training (NRO), the body … Continue reading
Tagged Computer-Based Assessment, IPad, McGraw-Hill, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Tests
Pearson VUE President Bob Whelan Receives Prestigious Testing Industry Award
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.,: March 1, 2011 — The Association of Test Publishers (ATP) today awarded Pearson VUE President and … Continue reading
Tagged Libyan Investment Authority, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE, Tests
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) chooses Pearson VUE for test development and delivery
Fundamentals of Engineering and Fundamentals of Surveying will be first NCEES exams to transition from paper-and-pencil to … Continue reading
Pearson VUE partners with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters to deliver assessment for multiple insurance awards via computer-based testing
Pearson VUE, the leader in computer-based testing, has been chosen by the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters … Continue reading
Tagged Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, Edexcel, Jack Gibson, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE Witnesses Annual Increase of 33% in Computer-Based Testing Across Africa
London, U.K., February 3, 2011 – Pearson VUE, the leader in computer-based testing, has announced an increase … Continue reading
Tagged Africa, Computer-Based Assessment, Information technology, Jack Gibson, Pearson Education, Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE
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
Clout: The Art and Science of Influential Web Content
Author Colleen Jones Focuses on Using Brand Presence to Build Online Loyalty in New Peachpit Title Berkeley, … Continue reading
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
Poptropica, Popular Online World for Kids, Launches "Cryptids Island"
Visitors Will Hunt for World’s Mythical Creatures on Safe, Online Environment’s Newest Adventure Boston, MA, December 21, … Continue reading
Tagged Boston, Jersey Devil, Loch Ness, Loch Ness Monster, Pearson PLC, Poptropica, Virtual world
Pearson, Charleston Southern University Partner to Increase Access to Online Learning
Pearson and Charleston Southern University (CSU) announce a partnership to further increase students’ access to online learning … Continue reading
Pearson Awards International Youth Fellowships for Social Innovation
Grants to Support Launch of 12 Entrepreneurship Projects in Eight Countries Doha, Qatar, December 9, 2010 – The … Continue reading
Pearson Launches Training Program for Online Educators
Professional Online Educator program created to assist educators with increasing student achievement Boston, MA, December 8, 2010- … Continue reading
Tagged Boston, E-learning, Education, Higher Education, Pearson PLC, Student, Teacher
Teacher Learning Teams Studies Win "Best Research of 2010" Award from Learning Forward
Pearson Learning Teams is the only program based on the award-winning research Atlanta, Georgia,: December 7, 2010 … Continue reading
Tagged Atlanta, Education, Grade (education), Pearson PLC, Professional development, Teacher, United States
Pearson VUE to Showcase its Testing Service at Learning Technologies 2011
London, U.K., December 6, 2010 – Pearson VUE, the leader in computer-based testing, has announced that it … Continue reading
Sweetwater Union High School District Teams up with Pearson to Ensure Career- and College-Readiness with Custom Curriculum
Innovative Partnership Builds Rigor and Relevance into Secondary Literature Programs Chula Vista, CA, November 30, 2010 — … Continue reading
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 VUE Named Recipient of 2010 Tekne Award by Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA)
Bloomington-based company recognized as a leader in the Technology Services category for its work on the Pearson … Continue reading
Pearson to open fifty new English language centres in China
Pearson, the world’s leading education and information company, today announces plans to open fifty new English language … Continue reading
Tagged Arts, China, Chinese language, Education, English as a foreign or second language, English language, Pearson PLC
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
A Voice For College Students
Pearson’s Student Advisory Board Provides Forum for Sharing Perspectives, Offering Feedback Boston, MA, November 3, 2010 – College … Continue reading
ASU Partners With Pearson to Expand Online Learning Services
Partnership Will Enhance The Online Student Experience and Reach New Students Tempe, Ariz., October 11, 2010 – Arizona … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
