United Kingdom (UK) edtech Pearson to grow India team by 43% over next three years

United Kingdom (UK)-based education technology company Pearson plans to expand its India workforce by 43% to reach a headcount of 2,000 over the next three years. The move follows Pearson identifying India as one of its top three global priority markets. The company will focus on strengthening teams across its existing locations in Noida, Bengaluru, and Chennai, with no plans to open new offices. The hiring will span both local business operations and global technology functions. President of Enterprise Learning and Skills and Chair of Pearson India, Mr. Vishaal Gupta, stated that the company will make significant investments to support this growth and meet the rising demand for education, assessment, and corporate upskilling.
India's edtech market, valued at Rs. 64,582.5 crore (US$ 7.5 billion) in 2024, is projected to grow to Rs. 2,49,719 crore (US$ 29 billion) by 2030, according to Grant Thornton. Pearson operates in multiple verticals, catering to school students, overseas aspirants, and corporate professionals, and competes with IDP Education, Educational Testing Service, Upgrad, and Coursera. A key area of focus will be government partnerships, Indian conglomerates, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which face a shortage of skilled professionals amid rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) expertise. GCCs, which are local hubs for global firms managing operations such as finance, research and development, and product engineering, are expected to contribute 2% to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030, up from under 1% currently. Pearson’s expansion aligns with India’s growing strategic role in global digital learning and workforce development.

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