Pearson has announced the launch of a new service in the Middle East designed to improve the quality of education and training received by the region's teachers. The Pearson Teacher Professional Development Service has been officially available throughout the Middle East since October 1st, 2016. The launch will allow schools, training centres and government departments to have access to teacher professional development content, as well as having their delivery of this content quality assured. A centre undertaking the Pearson Assured Teacher Professional Development Service will: Undergo a quality assurance process.