Pearson Becomes Exclusive Provider of Salesforce Certification Exams
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) has secured an exclusive multi-year partnership with Salesforce to become the sole global provider of Salesforce certification exams through its Pearson VUE business. The collaboration, which began registration on July 21, 2025, features a streamlined certification pathway and a comprehensive catalog of 80 certification exams.
The partnership offers three flexible exam delivery formats: online proctoring through OnVUE, in-person testing at Pearson VUE Test Centers, and event-based testing. According to Pearson's 2025 report, over 70% of certified professionals report increased efficiency and innovation, while 63% received or anticipated promotions after certification.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) ha stipulato una partnership pluriennale ed esclusiva con Salesforce, diventando l'unico fornitore globale degli esami di certificazione Salesforce tramite la sua divisione Pearson VUE. Le registrazioni sono iniziate il 21 luglio 2025 e l'offerta include un percorso di certificazione snello e un catalogo completo di 80 esami.
La collaborazione prevede tre modalit脿 di erogazione degli esami: proctoring online con OnVUE, test in presenza presso i Pearson VUE Test Centers e test in occasione di eventi. Secondo il rapporto Pearson 2025, oltre il 70% dei professionisti certificati ha registrato miglioramenti in efficienza e innovazione, mentre il 63% ha ottenuto o si aspetta una promozione dopo la certificazione.
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Pearson (NYSE:PSO) a conclu un partenariat exclusif pluriannuel avec Salesforce, devenant le seul fournisseur mondial des examens de certification Salesforce via sa branche Pearson VUE. Les inscriptions ont d茅but茅 le 21 juillet 2025 et l'offre comprend un parcours de certification simplifi茅 ainsi qu'un catalogue complet de 80 examens.
Le partenariat propose trois modes de passation flexibles : surveillance en ligne avec OnVUE, tests en pr茅sentiel dans les Pearson VUE Test Centers et examens organis茅s lors d'茅v茅nements. Selon le rapport Pearson 2025, plus de 70% des professionnels certifi茅s constatent une augmentation d'efficacit茅 et d'innovation, et 63% ont obtenu ou pr茅voient d'obtenir une promotion apr猫s la certification.
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) hat eine exklusive mehrj盲hrige Partnerschaft mit Salesforce geschlossen und ist damit 眉ber seine Pearson VUE-Sparte alleiniger globaler Anbieter der Salesforce-Zertifizierungspr眉fungen. Die Registrierung begann am 21. Juli 2025, und das Angebot umfasst einen schlanken Zertifizierungsweg sowie einen umfassenden Katalog von 80 Zertifizierungspr眉fungen.
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- Exclusive multi-year partnership with Salesforce, the world's #1 AI CRM
- Access to a large market with 80 different Salesforce certification exams
- Multiple revenue streams through three different exam delivery formats
- Strategic alignment with enterprise learning and skills development market
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Pearson's exclusive multi-year deal with Salesforce to provide certification exams strengthens its position in the high-growth professional certification market.
Pearson has secured an exclusive multi-year collaboration with Salesforce to be the sole global provider of Salesforce certification exams through its Pearson VUE business. This strategic partnership significantly strengthens Pearson's position in the professional certification ecosystem, particularly in the high-demand tech sector.
The deal encompasses 80 different Salesforce certification exams delivered through multiple channels including online proctoring, test centers, and event-based testing. This flexibility aligns with modern learning preferences and could drive higher certification volumes.
The partnership addresses a clear market need, as evidenced by Pearson's own research showing 70% of certified professionals report increased efficiency and innovation after certification. With 63% of certification earners receiving or expecting promotions, this partnership taps into tangible career advancement motivations.
For Pearson, this represents a meaningful expansion of its enterprise learning portfolio. The exclusive nature of the agreement creates a competitive moat around Salesforce certifications, which are increasingly valuable as organizations adopt AI-powered CRM solutions. This aligns perfectly with Pearson's strategic pivot toward professional skills development and recurring revenue streams.
The integrated systems approach creating a "single, streamlined journey" for candidates demonstrates Pearson's focus on user experience, potentially increasing completion rates and customer satisfaction. By capturing the full certification pathway for Salesforce professionals, Pearson gains valuable data insights and a captive audience for additional learning products.
Strategic collaboration underscores commitment to strengthen the global workforce with certified, in-demand expertise
As advanced technologies and AI reshape how businesses operate, professionals and organizations are racing to keep skills sharp and relevant. Together, Pearson and Salesforce are meeting this demand, integrating Pearson VUE's trusted testing systems into the Salesforce certification program, equipping employees and employers with the most current, verified Salesforce skills to drive greater value for their businesses and customers.
Key partnership benefits include a new streamlined certification pathway, vast exam catalog, and flexible delivery options. Registration for Salesforce certification exams opened on July 21, 2025.
Dr. Gary Gates, managing director, Pearson VUE says, "Our strategic collaboration with Salesforce underscores a shared commitment to innovation and professional growth. Our new seamless certification experience is an investment in the future of professionals around the world, providing opportunities for individual career advancement and organizational success."
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For Salesforce, certifications help ensure that professionals using Salesforce keep pace with the platform's evolution and make the most of its powerful capabilities.
"Salesforce has become essential as companies embrace digital transformation, integrating advanced AI capabilities into their workflows to unlock new levels of efficiency across sales, marketing, and service teams. As enterprises look for ways to outpace competitors and adapt to changing market demands, harnessing Salesforce's CRM and AI features is key to achieving lasting success and operational excellence. Salesforce certifications unlock this potential, empowering professionals to enhance their skills, demonstrate expertise and lead their organizations in achieving operational excellence and lasting growth," says Sanjeev Balakrishnan, EVP of Customer Success at Salesforce. 听
A Unified Certification Journey
Pearson and Salesforce have connected their systems to create a single, streamlined journey for certification candidates. From registration to exam day, everything is in one place - clear, efficient, and built around the candidate.
Extensive Salesforce Exam Catalog
Pearson VUE will oversee a diverse catalog of 80 Salesforce certification exams, including:
- Salesforce Administrator: A foundational certification validating skills in customizing Salesforce and managing users and data.
- Agentforce Specialist: A specialized certification highlighting expertise in managing customer-agent interactions.
Innovative Exam Delivery Options
Pearson VUE will offer Salesforce certification exams in three flexible formats, designed to meet professionals whether they are online, in person, or on-site at client events:
- Online proctoring through OnVUE for people who prefer to take their exams remotely, typically from the comfort of their homes.
- Pearson VUE Test Centers worldwide, which provide a secure and professional in-person testing environment.
- Event-based testing, where candidates will be assessed during a predefined period under client-supervised proctoring.
Dr. Gates concludes, "This agreement represents a step forward in advancing Pearson's commitment to accelerating its enterprise learning and skills strategy. We are proud to partner with Salesforce and help professionals demonstrate their expertise with certifications that are as innovative and forward-thinking as the technology they've mastered."
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About Pearson VUE
A business unit within Pearson, the world's lifelong learning company, Pearson VUE empowers people to transform their lives through learning, upskilling, and credentialing. The global leader in high-stakes assessments that verify knowledge and uphold professional standards, every day we build upon our industry legacy while embracing an AI-driven future. We provide testing options through 20,000 test centers and online proctoring in more than 180 countries and territories, and every year we develop and deliver close to 21 million exams. That's one test every 1.5 seconds 鈥� providing life-changing opportunities to people everywhere. And our Pearson Skilling Suite features technology-focused learning for professionals, helping fuel progress and strengthen organizations by upskilling the workforce of the future. To learn more, visit PearsonVUE.com.听
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