| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | EdTech |
| Predecessor | Pearson Online Learning Services |
| Founded | July 1, 2023 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | |
| Parent | Athena Education International (Regent LP) |
| Website | boundlesslearning |
Boundless Learning is an American company that provides online higher education services.[3] It operates as an Online Program Management (OPM) provider, working with colleges and universities to develop and administer online academic programs.[4]
History
[edit]Boundless Learning was founded on July 1, 2023, following the acquisition of Pearson Online Learning Services, a division of Pearson PLC, by Athena Education International, a subsidiary of private equity firm Regent LP.[4][5] The acquisition was announced in March 2023 and completed at the end of June 2023.[6]
In January 2025, Joshua Richards was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Kees Bol.[1] Richards had previously served as the company's Chief Product and Technology Officer.[1] In early 2025, Liz Wildes was appointed Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management and Growth.[2]
A former Boundless Learning marketing executive became the subject of criminal charges in June 2025. The Manhattan District Attorney's office accused the executive of embezzling roughly $6 million from several employers between 2022 and 2024 including the CFA Institute and Boundless Learning.[7][8] Prosecutors said the executive set up fake consulting firms and billed for services that were never provided.[9]
Operations
[edit]The company partners with accredited institutions to support more than 450 programs, serving over 17,000 students in about 150 countries.[10]
The company provides course design, technology integration, marketing, student recruitment, and learner support services to colleges and universities.[11] The company works with more than ten universities in the United Kingdom.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Boundless Learning appoints Joshua Richards CEO". EdTech Innovation Hub. January 22, 2025.
- ^ a b Kennedy, Beth (January 14, 2025). "Liz Wildes, Boundless Learning". The PIE News.
- ^ Athitakis, Mark (April 22, 2025). "Report: Associations Looking to Upgrade Learning Tech". Associations Now.
- ^ a b Hill, Phil (March 22, 2023). "Pearson, once a leader, sells its online services business". Inside Higher Ed.
- ^ Hogan, Sophie (March 21, 2023). "Pearson sells online learning arm to private equity firm". The PIE News.
- ^ Hill, Phil (August 18, 2023). "Pearson Layoffs Without Severance". On EdTech Newsletter.
- ^ Arora Seth, Anika (June 24, 2025). "Ex-CFA Institute Executive Charged With Embezzling Millions". Bloomberg Law.
- ^ "Former CFA Institute exec charged with embezzling almost $5M". Archived from the original on 2025-07-17. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ Mintzer, Alison Cooke (2025-06-25). "Former CFA Institute CMO Accused of Embezzling $6M". PLANADVISER. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ Stokes, Emma (2025-01-22). "Boundless Learning appoints Joshua Richards CEO". EdTech Innovation Hub. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ^ Coffey, Lauren (October 11, 2023). "Are OPMs on life support? Some experts think so". Inside Higher Ed.
- ^ Mosley, Neil (March 19, 2025). "UK Higher Education OPM Market: A review of trends, developments, and key players". Neil Mosley Consulting.
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