Big ideas. Practical insight. Delivered by the experts shaping the future of assessment. Our webinars go beyond the basics—spotlighting what’s new, what’s next, and how it all connects to your goals. Join us and take away something useful every time.
Past webinars:
Advancing item development: Helping experts do more while maintaining quality and rigor
Presenter(s): Brian Hartman (Advanced Specialist, Product Management), Jay Brenner-Letich (Advanced Specialist, Content Development), and Amanda Kesselman (Advanced Specialist, Content Development), Pearson Professional Assessments
Strong exam content starts with subject matter experts. As assessment teams face growing demand, many are looking for ways to develop content more efficiently, maintain consistency, and protect quality without adding complexity. Advances in technology and modern platforms like ExamDeveloper™ with its AI-authoring tool, Item Assist, are creating new opportunities to scale content development while maintaining the standards exam programs depend on.
Building trust in digital identity verification: How emerging regulations and wallets will shape assessments
Presenter(s): Kyu Kwak, Chief Information Security Officer (Pearson), Billy Grieco, Lead, Product Management (Pearson Enterprise Learning & Skills), and Bryan Friess, Lead, Information Security (Pearson Professional Assessments)
As digital identity regulations develop across global markets, certification programs face new opportunities to strengthen exam integrity, build trust, and improve candidate experience. We’ll explore what’s working today, how emerging regulations and wallet-based models are shaping the future of digital IDs, and what comes next for assessments.
The next era of exam security: What online proctoring innovations mean for today’s test centers
Presenter(s): Eric D’Astolfo (Vice President, Sales), Greg Anderson (Advanced Specialist, Product Management), and Harry Samit (Lead, Information Security), Pearson Professional Assessments
The rapid shift to online testing didn’t just expand where exams could happen, it accelerated a new wave of security innovation that’s even shaping the test center experience. Whether your program relies on test centers, online proctoring, or both, you’ll learn what’s changing, why it’s important, and how these innovations are strengthening exam security while helping ensure a seamless and positive experience for every candidate.
Staying ahead of exam security threats: Best practices for today’s investigations
Presenter(s): Bryan Friess (Lead, Information Security) and Harry Samit (Lead, Information Security), Pearson Professional Assessments
Criminal groups are targeting your exams with smarter, bolder tactics. Join us and discover how strong investigative practices can protect what you've built. Learn the techniques that work in 2025—from spotting misconduct to building evidence that helps you make better certification decisions. We'll show you what's working for others and how to make your program more secure.