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Earn your GED: High School Equivalency
Through the GED program, Pearson employees and thier family members can go to school online and work with a coach who will guide you through the four subjects to earn your GED credential! Get a diploma in weeks, not years.
Email gedworks@ged.com to begin the sign-up process for either you or a family member. A GEDWorks advisor will reach out to you to get started within 1-2 business days.
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GED Program Questions
Hear from a Student
“My motivation is my family; I know in order to achieve more in life I need my GED so I can get into college and learn more. You can never know enough; knowledge is power.”
– Cesar, earned his GED in 5 months
Earn a Bachelors or Associates Degree
Whether you have some college experience or none at all, we can help provide you with the right guidance to make empowered decisions about your future.
Currently enrolled in school? Have some college credits but don’t know where to begin? Explore a non-traditional, online college experience that gives you the freedom to earn your degree your way.
PLUS, Pearson employees are eligible for a 20% discount on Accelerated Pathways courses and may be eligible for further discounts from their college of choice, sign up to talk to an advisor for more information!
The process is quick and easy, plus we're here to help every step of the way!
STEP 1
Meet with an Accelerated Pathways coach to discuss your career goals, budget and schedule.
STEP 2
Receive a customized educational plan.
STEP 3
Choose a degree completion plan right for you and begin your educational journey.
College Advising and Degree Completion FAQ
Hear from a Student
“Restarting my bachelors degree was intimidating, but the Accelerated Pathways team made it so easy and smooth! They were able to walk me through every step, from choosing a degree program to submitting the necessary HR paperwork to helping me stay on track with my courses. Accelerated Pathway's online self-paced courses made it easy to juggle full-time work as well as having a family life with two young kids.I was able to complete an entire year of credits in less than nine months!"
– Melissa
Earn a Graduate Certificate or Master's Degree
Graduate Certificate
Adding a graduate certificate to your resume is a great way to prove your value and advance your career. It’s also an excellent opportunity to learn in-demand skills and jumpstart your master’s degree.
- Earn admission to a master’s program (GMAT/GRE not required).
- Stack your certificate toward your master’s degree.
- PLUS, Pearson employees receive a 10% discount on graduate certificate courses! Additionally, graduate certificate courses may be eligible for Pearson tuition assistance benefits. Please refer to the TAP Policy for more information.
Master's Degree
Allow us to do the heavy lifting for you and identify and compare potential graduate programs based on your goals, tuition assistance coverage, budget, and lifestyle. We’ll provide a side-by-side comparison of different master’s programs and provide a master’s degree toolkit with resources to help you navigate the application process, manage study time and succeed at graduate school.
Graduate Certificate FAQ
Hear from a Student
“The graduate certificate [in Leadership] truly impacted my role; it helped me grow and stand out with new skills. The lessons I learned from the leadership graduate certificate have built a foundation with leadership skills and social/personal awareness to continue to grow from. I look forward to continuing to learn through my MBA program and am excited to keep improving towards my goals. It truly impacts your career and self-growth. You’ll learn from situations and concepts that you don’t typically encounter in everyday life. Believe in yourself and go for it!”
– Joel