Pearson and Salesforce Partner to Strengthen Global Workforce with Certified Expertise

Pearson has become the exclusive provider of Salesforce certification exams worldwide, integrating its testing systems into the Salesforce certification program. The partnership aims to equip employees and employers with the most current, verified Salesforce skills to drive business value. The collaboration includes a streamlined certification pathway, vast exam catalog, and flexible delivery options. Registration for Salesforce certification exams opened on July 21, 2025.

Pearson has secured an exclusive, multi-year partnership with Salesforce to become the sole provider of Salesforce certification exams worldwide. This strategic collaboration aims to equip employees and employers with the most current, verified Salesforce skills, driving business value in an increasingly digital landscape.

The partnership, announced on September 9, 2025, integrates Pearson VUE's trusted testing systems into the Salesforce certification program. Pearson VUE will oversee a diverse catalog of 80 Salesforce certification exams, including Salesforce Administrator and Agentforce Specialist [1].

Key benefits of the partnership include a streamlined certification pathway, extensive exam catalog, and flexible delivery options. Candidates can choose between online proctoring through OnVUE, Pearson VUE Test Centers worldwide, or event-based testing under client-supervised proctoring [1].

Registration for Salesforce certification exams opened on July 21, 2025, signaling a significant milestone in the evolution of professional certification. The collaboration underscores Pearson's commitment to accelerating its enterprise learning and skills strategy, while Salesforce continues to invest in its AI-driven platform, Agentforce [1].

While the partnership highlights the importance of continuous learning and skill development, it coincides with a wave of global tech layoffs in 2025. According to industry tracker Layoffs.fyi, over 83,000 employees have lost jobs across 194 companies this year, with Microsoft, Salesforce, Oracle, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) leading the cuts. Salesforce, in particular, has announced plans to reduce more than 260 jobs in San Francisco and nearly 100 in Seattle [2].

Despite these layoffs, the partnership between Pearson and Salesforce emphasizes the growing importance of certified professionals in the tech industry. As AI reshapes business operations and job structures, certifications like those offered by Pearson VUE can help professionals stay relevant and adapt to changing market demands.

References:
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pearson-becomes-exclusive-provider-of-salesforce-certification-exams-302549361.html
[2] https://www.thehansindia.com/technology/tech-news/ai-wave-forces-mass-layoffs-microsoft-salesforce-oracle-tcs-among-major-tech-firms-cutting-jobs-in-2025-1004442