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Microsoft (MSFT, Financials) and Pearson (PSO, Financials) announced a multi-year partnership to satisfy global AI workforce training needs. According to a Pearson statement, the firms want to create certificates and tools for AI-related competencies.
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Pearson will be working with Microsoft Azure Cloud technologies and artificial intelligence capabilities to increase learning possibilities. Microsoft and Pearson also want to provide certificates to enable companies and employees to identify and cover skill shortages.
After prior test initiatives, Microsoft 365 Copilot will be rolled out across Pearson's staff. The businesses also revealed an expansion of their current alliance with Pearson VUE, therefore enabling the continuance of Microsoft Cloud and Office certifications until 2029. Pearson related these specifics in a statement.
In the statement, Pearson's CEO, Omar Abbosh, claimed that working with Microsoft seeks to solve issues with worker reskilling and technique of learning enhancement. The statement underlined that the cooperation will help companies and people to adjust to changes in the workplace.
Based on Pearson's report, Microsoft's senior vice president, Judson Althoff, stated the need for artificial intelligence training and responsible use has surged noticeably. Furthermore, he said, the alliance aims to enable companies to properly use AI-driven solutions.
While Pearson unveiled its Generative AI Foundations certification about the same time, Microsoft claimed to have taught 23 million individuals in digital skills by 2024.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.