# Pearson to buy AI‑skills platform Workera

> Pearson announced a deal to acquire Workera, aiming to expand AI upskilling for enterprises.

Oossa · 2026-09-30 · https://oossa.com/en/pearson-to-buy-ai-skills-platform-workera

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Pearson said on Sept. 29, 2026 that it will acquire Workera, an AI‑native skills platform used by companies like ServiceNow and the U.S. Space Force. The purchase is planned for the second half of 2026. Pearson hopes the deal will help businesses train employees in AI and close skill gaps faster.

## The facts

- Acquisition announced on Sept. 29, 2026
- Workera founded in 2019, used by ServiceNow, Accenture, U.S. Space Force

## Why it matters

The deal could make AI training more accessible for large employers, addressing the widespread lack of time for upskilling.

## Sources & references

1. [Pearson’s Workera deal targets a big workplace problem: No time to AI upskill](https://www.zdnet.com/innovation/pearson-workera-acquisition-ai-upskilling/) – ZDNet, 2026-09-30

Last updated: 2026-09-30