World Champions Crowned at Pearson’s Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist Competition

Pearson announced the winners of the 24th annual Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship held in Anaheim, California. The competition featured 135 finalists ages 13-22 from 36 countries competing in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint certifications across Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019 categories. The championship highlights the importance of digital skills certifications in preparing students for academic and career success in an AI-driven economy.

07/29/2026, 4:38 PM • GlobeNewswire

Pearson Names Certiport 2026 Adobe Certified Professional World Champion

Pearson announced the winners of the 13th annual Certiport Adobe Certified Professional World Championship, held in Anaheim, CA, with 56 finalists from 27 countries competing. The competition showcases students aged 13-22 who have earned Adobe certifications in Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign. Lulu Emanuele from the USA won first place. According to Pearson, 75% of hiring managers value professional certifications for creative positions, highlighting the importance of early credential achievement for career advancement.

07/29/2026, 3:50 PM • GlobeNewswire

Salesforce's Mark Benioff Counters 'Software Bears' With Agentforce's Impressive Performance: 'Opportunity Has Never Been Greater'

Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff defended the software industry against skeptics, highlighting Agentforce's strong performance at Pearson and PenFed, where AI agents achieved 40% improvements in query resolution and IT ticket reduction respectively. Benioff emphasized that AI is enhancing Salesforce's value rather than threatening it, and announced Headless 360, an API-first model enabling AI agents to operate across workflows and business logic.

04/20/2026, 6:57 AM • Benzinga

AI in Education Market Size to Surpass USD 136.79 Billion by 2035 Amid Rapid EdTech Expansion and AI Adoption

The global AI in education market is projected to grow from USD 7.05 billion in 2025 to USD 136.79 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 34.52%. North America leads the market with 38% share, while Asia Pacific shows the fastest growth. Machine learning and cloud-based solutions dominate, with personalized learning and administrative automation driving adoption across K-12, higher education, and corporate training sectors.

02/25/2026, 4:55 AM • GlobeNewswire

Latin America E-Learning Market Research Report 2025-2035: Increasing Adoption of VR and AR in Digital Classrooms, Growth in Gamification & Interactive Content, Rise of EdTech Startups

Latin America's e-learning market is projected to grow at 9.33% CAGR from 2024 to 2030, reaching $52.1 billion by 2030. The market is driven by digital platforms, increasing internet access, and a focus on skills development, with Brazil leading regional adoption.

10/21/2025, 4:50 AM • GlobeNewswire

Game-based Learning Company Evaluation Report 2025 | Duolingo, Kahoot!, and Skillsoft Lead with AI Personalization, Interactive Platforms, and Corporate Training Innovation

A comprehensive market analysis reveals top game-based learning companies like Duolingo, Kahoot!, and Skillsoft are leading innovation through AI personalization, interactive platforms, and corporate training solutions across educational sectors.

09/08/2025, 4:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

NCSBN Award Ceremony Honors Outstanding Nurse Regulators

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) will honor outstanding professionals and organizations at its annual awards ceremony during the Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly in Chicago, recognizing contributions to nursing regulation and public welfare.

08/14/2025, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire