Pearson PLC Partners with Salesforce for Exclusive Certification Exam Provision, Enhancing Career Prospects for Professionals.

Pearson PLC has partnered with Salesforce for exclusive certification exam provision, aiming to equip professionals with verified Salesforce skills and enhance their ability to drive business value. The partnership will integrate Pearson VUE's testing systems into Salesforce's certification program, offering a streamlined certification pathway, a vast exam catalog, and flexible delivery options. This strategic move is likely to boost Pearson's revenue streams and position it as a key player in the professional certification market.

Pearson PLC (FTS: PSON.L) has entered into a strategic partnership with Salesforce to become the exclusive provider of Salesforce certification exams worldwide. This collaboration, announced on September 9, 2025, aims to equip professionals with verified Salesforce skills and enhance their ability to drive business value.

The partnership integrates Pearson VUE's testing systems into Salesforce's certification program, offering a streamlined certification pathway, a vast exam catalog, and flexible delivery options. Pearson VUE will oversee a diverse catalog of 80 Salesforce certification exams, including Salesforce Administrator and Agentforce Specialist. The flexible delivery options include online proctoring through OnVUE, Pearson VUE Test Centers worldwide, and event-based testing.

This strategic move is likely to boost Pearson's revenue streams and position it as a key player in the professional certification market. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to innovation and professional growth, as highlighted by Dr. Gary Gates, managing director of Pearson VUE. According to Pearson's 2025 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report, over 70% of certified professionals report increased efficiency, innovation, and enhanced productivity as a result of gaining a certification. Sixty-three percent received or anticipated a promotion within the context of earning a certification.

Salesforce, the world's leading AI CRM, sees certifications as a way to ensure that professionals using Salesforce keep pace with the platform's evolution and make the most of its powerful capabilities. Sanjeev Balakrishnan, EVP of Customer Success at Salesforce, emphasizes the importance of Salesforce certifications in driving operational excellence and lasting growth.

Pearson PLC, the world's lifelong learning company, serves customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. Pearson VUE, a business unit within Pearson, is the global leader in high-stakes assessments that verify knowledge and uphold professional standards.

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