:Draft:Boundless Learning
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{{Infobox company
| name = Boundless Learning™
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| type = Private
| services = Education Technology
Online Program Manager
| industry = EdTech
| predecessor = Pearson Online Learning Services
| founded = {{Start date and age|2023}}
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| hq_location_country = United States
| area_served = Worldwide
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- Joshua Richards, CEO{{Cite web|url=https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/boundless-learning-appoints-joshua-richards-ceo|title=Boundless Learning appoints Joshua Richards CEO|website=EdTech Innovation Hub}}
- Liz Wildes, SVP of Portfolio Management and Growth{{Cite web|url=https://thepienews.com/liz-wildes-boundless-learning/|title=Liz Wildes, Boundless Learning|first=Beth|last=Kennedy|date=January 14, 2025}}
| products = Online learning services, instructional design, student recruitment, and retention management
| owner = Athena Education
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| parent = Athena Education
| website = {{URL|https://boundlesslearning.com/}}
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Boundless Learning is an American company that provides online higher education services. Operating as an Online Program Management (OPM) provider, it collaborates with colleges and universities to develop and manage online academic programs. The company emphasizes the use of technology and adaptive learning approaches to support student success.{{Cite web |title=Athena Education acquires Pearson Online Learning Services |url=https://www.ft.com/content/ |publisher=Financial Times |date=March 21, 2023}} {{dead}}
Boundless Learning currently partners with accredited universities to oversee more than 450 online programs, serving over 17,000 students in approximately 150 countries.{{Cite web |title=Boundless Learning partners with universities in over 150 countries |url=https://thepienews.com/ |publisher=The PIE News |date=2023}} {{dead}}
History
Boundless Learning was founded in 2023 following the acquisition of Pearson Online Learning Services, a division of Pearson PLC focused on online education support for higher education institutions, by Athena Education.{{Cite web |title=Pearson Online Learning Services sold to Athena Education |url=https://www.ft.com/content/ |publisher=Financial Times |date=March 21, 2023}} {{dead}} After the acquisition, the division was rebranded as Boundless Learning.{{Cite web |title=Pearson rebrands online education division as Boundless Learning |url=https://www.ft.com/content/ |publisher=Financial Times |date=2023}} {{dead}}
Leadership
In January 2025, Joshua Richards became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Boundless Learning, succeeding Kees Bol.Richards had previously held the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer, where he contributed to the development of the company’s technological framework and product offerings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/2023/10/11/are-opms-life-support-some-experts-think-so|title=OPMs on 'Life Support' in Changing Online Marketplace|first=Lauren|last=Coffey|website=Inside Higher Ed}}{{Cite web |title=Joshua Richards appointed CEO of Boundless Learning |url=https://www.marketsinsider.com/ |publisher=Markets Insider |date=January 2025}} {{dead}}
In early 2025, Liz Wildes was appointed Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management and Growth.{{Cite web |title=Boundless Learning appoints Liz Wildes as SVP of Portfolio Management and Growth |url=https://www.marketsinsider.com/ |publisher=Markets Insider |date=2025}} {{dead}} With a background in educational technology, Wildes oversees the expansion of the company’s services and its relationships with academic partners.
Services
Boundless Learning works with higher education institutions to create and manage online degree programs. The company incorporates technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive learning systems to tailor educational experiences and enhance student participation.{{Cite web |title=Boundless Learning launches AI-powered learning platform |url=https://www.gpsworld.com/ |publisher=GPS World |date=2024}} {{dead}}
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