Microsoft and Pearson Announce Partnership to Drive AI-Powered Learning and Skilling Initiatives

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.

As of 1:44 PM GMT-5 on Jan. 15, MSFT was trading at $425.84, up $10.17 or 2.5% for the day.

Pearson will be working with Microsoft Azure Cloud technologies and artificial intelligence capabilities to increase learning possibilities….