MEA Central Competitors

Our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It's who we are.

For almost 150 years, we’ve been at the forefront of global workforce skills development, partnering with people and organisations to foster life-changing learning and growth. We’re the global skills partner of choice, driven by a deep-rooted commitment to skills development, serving learners and employers worldwide. Our comprehensive solutions – from industry-leading qualifications, assessments and awards to strategic workforce planning, hands-on technical training and leadership development – equip learners and organisations to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. We believe in a world where everyone can succeed through skills, because we understand the life-changing link between skills, social mobility and success City & Guilds Training, ILM and The Oxford Group are all part of City & Guilds.

We're a leading not-for-profit UK awarding body, committed to providing general and vocational qualifications that inspire, engage and equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to progress to further studies, apprenticeships or work. Our qualifications are developed in close consultation with teachers, industry leaders and the UK Government to ensure they're relevant for students today and meet requirements set by our regulator, Ofqual. We support teachers with high-quality teaching and learning resources tailored to the needs of each subject plus assessment preparation and analysis services. We also offer extensive professional development opportunities as well as teacher networks that provide the opportunity to share ideas and suggestions with peers and with us. We’re part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, the University of Cambridge’s assessment and publishing body.