Pearson's Workera deal targets a big workplace problem: No time to AI upskill

Pearson's Workera deal targets a big workplace problem: No time to AI upskill Pearson has agreed to acquire Workera to help businesses assess employees' AI skills and target training where it's needed most. Kayla Solino is a ZDNET Editor based in New York City and New Jersey. Pearson will acquire the AI skills platform Workera in H2 2026. A recent Workera report in ZDNET indicated gaps in AI upskilling. Together, the firms hope to develop the future of AI skills training.