UKSkills 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.

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland. We help the skills and learning system to better respond to the needs of the economy and help individuals and businesses to benefit from learning and skills development opportunities. Working in partnership at a national and local level, we: - support individuals to reach their potential through developing the skills they need to progress effectively in their working and learning lives - help make skills work for employers, supporting businesses of all sizes to compete effectively by building, developing and getting the best from their workforce - improve the skills and learning system by ensuring our combined services are aligned, integrated and meet the needs of our customers Follow us on Twitter: @skillsdevscot