Pearson have published their inaugural Global Learner Survey, capturing the opinions of learners worldwide. Internationally, learners are relying less on traditional institutions and are adopting a self-directed approach to their education, embracing technology and online learning to facilitate this. Learners are looking for vocational and soft skills bite-size learning across their lifetime. The report highlights 8 key trends:

• A DIY mindset is reshaping education
• The 40-year career is gone, replaced by life-long learning and diverse career paths
• People expect digital and virtual learning to be the new normal
• Confidence in educational institutions is wavering
• Some young workers think you can do OK in life without a college degree
• Markets like China and India are leading the world in upskilling while the US and UK lag behind
• Learners believe soft skills will give them the advantage over automation
• Social media and bullying are cited as contributing factors to school safety concerns

The full report is available to download here – https://www.pearson.com/corporate/news/global-learner-survey.html