PBS eHub
At Pearson Business School, we believe that learning goes beyond the classroom. Our PBS eHub is packed with essential online learning resources and opportunities for professional development, so you can continue to learn from the comfort of your own home.
Check out our exclusive careers resources and blogs, 'netwalking' podcasts, upcoming events and catch ups with our alumni.
The Enterprise Festival EDU 2021
Our EDU series of The Enterprise Festival is perfect for school and college aged students interested in pursuing a career in Business. Whether you feel passionate about starting up your own business or you dream about working within a large corporation, these event recordings will help you understand how to get started.
Where to begin: It's ok to not know what to do
Join Simon Squibb, entrepreneur, angel investor, mentor, podcast host, founder and Chief Purpose Officer at The Purposeful Project, to explore different options for the future and try and find the best path for you! After leaving school at 15, Simon has started 18 companies and invested in over 60 start-ups.
From passion to profit: How to make money doing what you love
Join Lucas and Natalie, co-founders of the fashion forecasting company AllEyes, who together they were able to turn their passion into a successful business. Explore the different steps that can be taken to turn your interests into a money making businesses and ask all of your burning questions to current, young entrepreneurs!
Brand Building: The importance of building your personal brand
Whether you're looking to become an employee or entrepreneur, cultivating a personal brand has become more important than ever. Experienced Marketing Consultant, Sacha Clark, will explore what's important when designing your brand and how it will help to benefit you professionally in future job interviews and sales pitches.
You face a lot of new and exciting changes when looking for your first job. Our brand-new, Employability Guide is here to help you through these changes by equipping you with the skills and knowledge you need to enter the job market with confidence.
If you are a bright-minded, enterprising individual dreaming of branching out on your own one day, we’ve created this handy Enterprise Guide to help you get started. Packed with exclusive tips and advice from entrepreneurial experts.
The Enterprise Festival EDU has finished for another year and what a fantastic event it was! If you're a college or school student interested in pursuing a career in business, check out the recordings to hear from both experienced and new entrepreneurs.
TEDxPCL
Last Autumn at Pearson Business School we hosted our first ever virtual TED x PCL event. It was a fantastic, motivational event with a vast range of topics varying from ‘The advantages of being disadvantaged’ and ‘The power of meaningful networking’ to and ‘The science of online dating’.
The talks were be given by academics who shared their advice about taking your next steps and creating awareness of various different subjects.
Why Now is the Time to Unlearn Everything We've Been Taught About Work
Sofia Lindman | TEDxPCL
When the world becomes your office, there comes a truly freeing feeling. After battling illness and mourning Sofia came to a life-changing realisation that she wanted to become a digital nomad. From remote villages in Kazakstan to the Sri Lankan jungles, Sofia is making the most of the world and invites you to do so as
well.
The Advantages of Being 'Disadvantaged'
Samuel Okusaga | TEDxPCL
Many children grow up around the world in sub-ideal conditions. Sam’s story starts in South East London where he shared a bed with his brother, dreaming of one day living in a house with a garden. From visualisation to world class mentors, Sam has used that tough upbringing to his advantage and serves as an inspiration to youngsters everywhere.
The Science of Online Dating
Bella Glanville | TEDxPCL
The eternal search for true love continues to boggle scientists’ minds to such a point they created algorithms for it. What if those algorithms were actually gunk? Some psychological studies suggest they might be. This talk discusses the scientific theories behind the personas that we find on the internet, and what makes an online relationship sustainable vs unendurable.
The Secret Upside of Dyslexia: Not a Disability but a Superpower
Ryan Conlan | TEDxPCL
5% to 10% of the global population have Dyslexia, yet it is still seen as a disability. Ryan recounts comic tales to shed light on the fact Dyslexia has many advantages, some of the greatest creatives have Dyslexia. The world shouldn’t see it as a negative trait but rather a driver for creativity, problem solving and innovation.
The Joy of Being Naïve
Chris Jones | TEDxPCL
In an age where humans are living longer and longer, why limit yourself to the one profession? Especially considering the addition of skills throughout industries leads to massive innovation. Chris explains how being naive can be a fantastic driver for creativity and growth.
Trial & Error to CEO
Lucy Ainsworth-Taylor | TEDxPCL
Lucy, like most young people wasn’t sure what she wanted to do later on in life. Lucy wasn’t sure either. Through hard work, trial, error and a sprinkle of luck, she wound up running her own VFX firm. From Harry Potter to Game of Thrones to James Bond, Lucy recounts her journey to success. This energetic and encouraging talk covers Lucy's extraordinary journey…
The importance of networking
Even in lockdown our industry engagement hasn't stopped. Lisa Giles, Director of Centre for Industry Engagement at Pearson College London, has hosted a series of podcasts inviting students, alumni and staff from the college to discuss the importance of networking in your career.
Catch up with our Alumni
We've been catching up with some of our alumni over lockdown to find out what they've been up to since graduating. We love to hear about their success... from setting up their own businesses to working at large corporations such as Bloomberg!
Listen in to find out what they wished they'd known when they were studying their degree, before setting up a business or during their first job applications!
Andrea Valente
Financial Analyst, Bloomberg
Business Management with Entrepreneurship Alumni
Chris Achiampong
Client Executive, IBM
Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice
Emily Hale
Founder of Build & Breathe Pilates
Business Management with Entrepreneurship Alumni
Rea Averill
CEO, Agency A
Business Management with Marketing Alumni
'Virtually' join us at a live event
Studying with us is a bit different to your traditional university. We are a small boutique institution and you'll learn at the heart of a FTSE 100 company. Although you can't come and see us in our bustling central London location at the moment, our events team are working hard to provide an exciting itinerary of virtual events to fit around your busy schedule!
