Pearson to Acquire AI Skills Assessment Platform Workera

Global learning company Pearson has agreed to acquire Workera, an AI-native platform specializing in workforce assessment and skills verification. This strategic acquisition aims to expand Pearson's enterprise learning business, enhancing its offerings in AI fluency and adaptive assessment. The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026, signifies a major push into the growing market for AI-related skills development and assessment, impacting corporate training and talent management.