Pearson to Acquire AI Skills Platform Workera in H2 2026

Pearson Acquires Workera

Pearson, a global learning and assessment company, announced on September 29 its agreement to acquire Workera, an AI-native skills platform. The acquisition is scheduled to be completed in the second half of 2026. Workera is utilized by organizations such as ServiceNow, Accenture, and the United States Space Force to assess employee skills and identify areas for improvement.

Addressing AI Upskilling Gaps

This acquisition follows Workera's 2026 State of Skills Intelligence Report, published on September 23, which indicated that nearly 70% of workers use AI regularly, but almost 60% lack time for upskilling. Pearson's move for Workera signifies its intent to enhance its enterprise offerings with adaptive skills training and assessments to meet the increasing demand for workforce upskilling in the AI era.

Workera's Technology and Impact

Workera's technology provides business leaders with a baseline of their workforce's capabilities, including AI fluency, targeted development, and verified outcomes. Workera CEO Kian Katanforoosh highlighted their Ambient program, an AI-native skills assessment tool currently in pilot with over 10,000 signups, which measures skills within the workflow. Pearson stated that Workera's technology and talent will accelerate its ability to help enterprises build the workforce needed for AI-driven transformation.