# Pearson PLC
> Pearson is a multinational educational publishing and services company focused on providing digital content, assessments, and data-driven learning tools. Transitioning from its origins as a diversified conglomerate, it now operates specialized divisions for higher education, workforce skills, and English language learning.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/pearson
- Slug: pearson
- BAI Score: 92/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Education and EdTech
- Last Analyzed: April 10, 2026
## Competitors
- Cengage Group (formerly Cengage Learning) (https://optimly.ai/brand/cengage-learning)
- Coursera (https://optimly.ai/brand/coursera)
- Duolingo (https://optimly.ai/brand/duolingo)
## Also Referenced By
- John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) (https://optimly.ai/brand/john-wiley-sons)
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
Pearson PLC is listed in the AI Directory.
Pearson is a multinational educational publishing and services company focused on providing digital content, assessments, and data-driven learning tools. Transitioning from its origins as a diversified conglomerate, it now operates specialized divisions for higher education, workforce skills, and English language learning.
### Metadata
| Field        | Value |
|--------------|-------|
| Name         | Pearson PLC |
| Slug         | pearson |
| URL          | https://optimly.ai/brand/pearson |
| BAI Score    | 92/100 |
| Archetype    | Challenger |
| Category     | Education and EdTech |
| Last Analyzed | April 10, 2026 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05-02T16:05:35.856Z |
### Verified Facts
- Founded: 1844
- Headquarters: London, UK
### Competitors
| Name | Profile |
|------|---------|
| Cengage Group (formerly Cengage Learning) | https://optimly.ai/brand/cengage-learning |
| Coursera | https://optimly.ai/brand/coursera |
| Duolingo | https://optimly.ai/brand/duolingo |
### Also Referenced By
- John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) (https://optimly.ai/brand/john-wiley-sons)
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/pearson
- JSON endpoint: /brand/pearson.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/pearson/llms.txt