Pearson eCollege was founded in 1996 as Real Education, Inc. in Denver, Colorado.
Pearson Academic Trainers & Consultants are committed to developing quality workshops and online courses that provide opportunities to learn about and apply skills in online teaching and learning. That year, Real Education launched its first online campus for the University of Colorado—still one of our prominent Educational Partners. Today, institutions around the world deliver their fully online,
distance learning programs using the Pearson learning platform. eCollege joined the Pearson family in 2007, signaling Pearson's commitment to technology-powered education. Pearson eCollege is now a leading global provider of integrated education technology, content, academic services and support that powers some of the most successful online programs. Pearson creates, services and powers many of the most successful online programs globally with Pearson LearningStudio, OpenClass, EQUELLA and other platforms offering a personalized learning environment built on the most advanced, scalable and dependable SaaS learning platform available today. This innovative learning platform also powers Project Tapestry, which connects a proven learning management system to data management, assessment management and the student information system for K-12 schools. Pearson the global leader in education and education technology, reaches and engages today's digital natives with effective and personalized learning, as well as dedicated professional development for their teachers. This commitment is demonstrated in the company's investment in innovative print and digital education materials for preK through college, student information systems and learning management systems, teacher professional development, career certification programs, and testing and assessment products that set the standard for the industry. The company's respected brands include Pearson eCollege, Prentice Hall, Addison Wesley, Benjamin Cummings, Allyn & Bacon/Merrill, Longman and many others. Pearson's comprehensive offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within reach of every student at every level of education. Pearson's commitment to education for all is supported by the global philanthropic initiatives of the Pearson Foundation. Pearson's other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. Pearson Learning Solutions (PLS) features a rich set of learning tools, resources, and support services for educators worldwide. Our learning platform has driven the building and support of sophisticated fully online, on-ground, and blended learning environments since 1996. We are backed by the world's leading education technology company, Pearson, helping to educate more than 130 million learners worldwide. We create customizable online learning systems, courses, and programs that take advantage of Pearson’s vast array of digitized and rich-media learning materials. We give students, teachers, and administrators what they need to reach new and exciting levels of academic achievement. Pearson Education, a company of Pearson, PLC has the most widely trusted and respected programs in educational and professional publishing, and offer the most comprehensive range of educational programs, in all subjects, for every age and level of student, from preK-12 through higher education and on into professional life. Our unparalleled businesses and brands include Prentice Hall, Longman, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, Benjamin Cummings, PASeries, ELLis, Celebration Press, PEMSolutions, SuccessMaker, Waterford, and Family Education Network.
