Pearson to acquire careers platform provider eDynamic Learning as it expands its early careers capabilities

Pearson has announced plans to acquire eDynamic Learning, a specialist in technical and career education solutions. The acquisition is part of Pearson’s wider strategy to scale its position in the fast-growing early careers space. 

Serving more than 885,000 students across 9,000 K-12 schools, eDynamic Learning offers a comprehensive catalogue of digital courses allowing students to prepare for their future careers. It offers 325 digital courses across 40 career pathways, providing educational resources, immersive virtual career simulations, workforce training and virtual teaching services. 

The acquisition is expected to complete in the second half of 2025, subject to regular closing conditions. 

"At a moment when technology is developing faster than human skills, we see hundreds of thousands of open roles in the US today. Employers tell us they have an urgent need for career-ready workers. That's why I am delighted to welcome eDynamic Learning, an innovator and leader in the career skills space, into the Pearson team,” comments Omar Abbosh, Chief Executive Officer of Pearson. 

“Together, we can uniquely support early career learners as they enter the workforce in the era of AI. Pearson and eDynamic Learning are excited to serve more educators, learners, and employers as we reinvent the future of learning."  

Jerry Wooden, Chief Executive Officer of eDynamic Learning adds: "Pearson is a trusted brand with well-established relationships across a strong network of educational institutions and enterprises. There is a significant opportunity to enhance our offering while reaching more learners as they make the transition from education to work.

“We are excited to join Pearson in its ambition to address the opportunities in the early careers space, and in supporting its mission to help learners realize the life they imagine through learning."

The development comes shortly after Pearson introduced a new brand identity aimed at reinforcing its positioning as a lifelong learning company. Pearson said the rebrand reflects both its internal transformation and evolving learner expectations in a digital-first world.