Insights & events

Research, commentary, and stories shaping the future of vocational learning. Explore our latest reports, events, and thought leadership - designed for college leaders, educators and policymakers.

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In numbers: scale, impact and opportunity 

See the real‑world outcomes vocational qualifications deliver, from learner progression to employer success and regional growth.

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Learners want relevance

73% of students say they want to learn topics that feel relevant to their lives

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BTEC powers the workforce

1 in 5 UK adults currently holds a BTEC qualification

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Skills gaps slowing growth

Almost half of employers say skills gaps are limiting productivity

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BTEC at national scale

Over 600,000 learners take BTECs every year

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Skills for the future — from AI and digital to green jobs and sustainability.

Skills for the future — from AI and digital to green jobs and sustainability 

What are vocational qualifications?

Discover BTEC, T Levels and apprenticeships designed to build vocational skills and support every learner towards meaningful career success.

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Preparing students for the future

Discover how our future‑focused qualifications build real‑world skills, confidence and pathways that help every learner take their next step.

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Pearson Skills Outlook

A brief look at how workers worldwide are rethinking time, skills and career priorities in a rapidly changing world.

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Research & reports

Bringing together the voices, data and research that highlight what’s changing in FE and vocational learning from learner experiences to progression outcomes and the standards guiding tomorrow’s careers.

Pearson School & College Report 2025

Our first dedicated look at what’s really happening in further education, through the eyes of the people who know it best.

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Training that matches today’s needs

A new Learning & Work Institute report finds that England’s occupational standards are too numerous, often slow to adapt and lack strategic oversight.

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Exploring Salary Outcomes for Level 3

A clear look at how Level 3 pathways, progression routes and learner backgrounds shape the salary outcomes of BTEC National learners.

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Learner & educator voices

Authentic voices from learners, teachers and employers, offering a deeper look into how learning shapes journeys, transforms ambitions and opens doors.

BTEC Parent & Learner Guide

BTEC case studies

Hear what current and former learners have to say about where their BTEC course has taken them.
BTEC Parent & Learner Guide

Apprenticeship case studies

Hear directly from employers, providers and apprentices on the impact and value of apprenticeships and work‑based learning.

"Every new skill has taken me a step closer to the career I want, and even now each day feels like another chance to learn something new."

— Santina, former BTEC student Pearson School & College Report 2025

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