New Delhi/ Atlanta, GA : NIIT Learning Systems Limited (Ticker Symbol: NIITMTS), a global leader in managed learning services, has earned a record 114 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for 2026, won jointly with its clients. The total comprises 90 awards to NIIT Learning and 24 awards to SweetRush, the AI-enabled custom learning experience design firm acquired by NIIT Learning in January 2026.
The Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards recognize excellence across Learning and Development, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Sales Performance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the Future of Work.
NIIT Learning’s 90 awards comprise 28 Gold, 27 Silver, and 35 Bronze, won jointly with clients including Hitachi Energy, IBM, IQVIA, Medtronic, MetLife, Opella, Qatar Airways, Ricoh, Rio Tinto, ServiceNow, and Shell, alongside recognition for its own in-house L&D initiatives and AI-powered learning solutions.
“AI now sits at the center of how we design and deliver learning, from simulations and intelligent coaching to adaptive practice embedded in the flow of work. This reflects what enterprises increasingly expect: not more courses, but capabilities that translate into real-world performance, delivered faster. Earning 114 awards alongside our clients shows that this approach is working,” said Sapnesh Lalla, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, NIIT Learning.
SweetRush earned a further 24 awards comprising 17 Gold and 7 Silver with its client-partners American Association of Family Physicians (AAFP), Arcadis, Scrum Alliance, SHRM, and Uber, across custom learning experience design, leadership development, and workforce transformation.
“What I see every day at SweetRush is the magic that happens when you combine real teamwork with smart design,” said Danielle Hart, Chief Executive Officer, SweetRush, an NIIT Learning company. “Together with our client-partners, we transform workplaces and lift up people and communities, and that’s why we’re all fortunate to be in this remarkable field of learning. Congratulations to our clients, the SweetRush team, our NIIT family, and everyone recognized, for putting their minds and hearts into this important work.”
“Ninety awards is a powerful measure of our commitment to building future-ready talent in an era of rapid change. Beyond the number, it reflects the trust our clients place in NIIT and the impact we create together through learning solutions that move real business results. We are grateful to our clients for their partnership and their confidence in us,” said Devenderjit Chadha, Chief Customer Officer, NIIT Learning.
Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives, using a proven and published evaluation framework that applies the same criteria to every submission. These criteria include alignment to business need and environment, program design, functionality and delivery, adoption, integration, user experience, innovation and creativity, and overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits.
“Every year, the HCM Excellence Awards remind us that innovation is ultimately about impact. The organizations recognized this year have demonstrated that great HR and learning strategies don’t just improve programs, they strengthen organizations, empower people, and deliver measurable business results. We are honored to celebrate their achievements,” said Brandon Hall Group™ Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke, HCM Excellence Awards® program leader.
“The HCM Excellence Awards have become the most recognized benchmark for excellence in human capital management because organizations know they are earned, not given. Every winning program has demonstrated measurable impact, innovation, and execution through one of the industry’s most rigorous evaluation processes. We are proud to recognize the organizations setting the standard for the future of work,” said Brandon Hall Group™ Chief Executive Officer Mike Cooke.
All Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Award winners will be honored at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Conference, January 26-28, 2027, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida.