Pearson’s Workera deal targets a big workplace problem: No time to AI upskill
Pearson has agreed to acquire Workera, an AI-native skills platform, to help enterprises assess and close employee AI skill gaps. The deal follows a report indicating that while most workers use AI, nearly 60% lack the time to upskill. The acquisition is expected to complete in the second half of 2026, integrating Workera into Pearson's Enterprise Learning & Skills unit.
- ▪Pearson announced on September 29 that it will acquire Workera to enhance its enterprise offerings in adaptive skills training.
- ▪A recent Workera report found that nearly 70% of workers use AI regularly, but almost 60% do not have time to upskill.
- ▪Workera's technology provides a live baseline of workforce capabilities, including AI fluency and verified outcomes.
- ▪The acquisition is anticipated to be completed in the second half of 2026, after which Workera will join Pearson's Enterprise Learning & Skills business unit.
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Innovation > Artificial Intelligence Pearson’s Workera deal targets a big workplace problem: No time to AI upskill Pearson has agreed to acquire Workera to help businesses assess employees’ AI skills and target training where it’s needed most. Kayla Solino Editor Kayla Solino is a ZDNET Editor based in New York City and New Jersey.… Read full bio Kayla Solino Editor Read full bio September 30, 2026, 8:25 am ET 2 min read tolgart / iStock / Getty Images Plus ZDNET’s key takeaways Pearson will acquire the AI skills platform Workera in H2 2026. A recent Workera report in ZDNET indicated gaps in AI upskilling. Together, the firms hope to develop the future of AI skills training. Pearson, a global learning and assessment company, announced on Sept.
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