The company was selected out of 68 suppliers that were interested in the four-year contract.
by Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen
July 24, 2024
Exciting news in the world of education as Pearson has been chosen to develop an innovative online learning platform for central government employees in the UK.
This groundbreaking platform will provide employees with personalized learning and development opportunities based on their specific roles and desired skills, as mentioned in a recent news release.
Additionally, employees will have the ability to create profiles to track their skills and monitor their progress. This data will not only help in assessing the overall skills landscape within the government but also enable managers to make informed decisions regarding recruitment and talent development.
Rebecca Birs, the business change lead for the Cabinet Office, emphasized the importance of empowering government employees to take charge of their professional growth. She highlighted the transformative impact this platform will have on skill development and workforce planning.
Out of the 68 suppliers vying for the contract, Pearson emerged as the chosen partner. With a global presence in nearly 200 countries, Pearson is well-equipped to deliver on this ambitious project.
Birs shared that the next steps involve collaborating with Pearson to map out a comprehensive roll-out strategy for implementing the platform across the government in the next two years.
