NIIT Learning Systems Earns 114 Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards for Programs Developed with Global Clients

NIIT Learning Systems Earns 114 Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards for Programs Developed with Global Clients​

Global leader in managed learning services, NIIT Learning Systems Limited has secured a record 114 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for 2026. These awards were won jointly with their clients across various industries, recognizing excellence in areas including Talent Management, Human Resources, and the Future of Work. The total recognition comprises 90 awards awarded to NIIT Learning and 24 awards given to SweetRush, an AI-enabled custom learning experience design firm acquired by NIIT Learning in January 2026.

The Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards recognize demonstrated excellence across a range of disciplines including Leadership Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Sales Performance, and Human Resources.

Award Breakdown and Client Partnerships​

NIIT Learning’s 90 awards include recognition at the Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels, while SweetRush earned 24 accolades for its specialized services. The achievements reflect deep partnerships with major international organizations.

The distribution of NIIT Learning's individual awards is detailed below:


Clients recognized alongside NIIT Learning include Hitachi Energy, IBM, IQVIA, Medtronic, MetLife, Opella, Qatar Airways, Ricoh, Rio Tinto, ServiceNow, and Shell. These awards recognize the company's initiatives and its AI-powered learning solutions.

SweetRush earned a total of 24 awards, consisting of 17 Gold and 7 Silver recognitions for custom learning experience design, leadership development, and workforce transformation. Their client partners include American Association of Family Physicians (AAFP), Arcadis, Scrum Alliance, SHRM, and Uber.

Focus on AI and Real-World Impact​

Sapnesh Lalla, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at NIIT Learning, commented that the growth in awards reflects a shift toward integrated technology and performance improvement. "AI now sits at the center of how we design and deliver learning," he said. "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."

Danielle Hart, Chief Executive Officer of SweetRush, added, "What I see every day at SweetRush is the magic that happens when you combine real teamwork with smart design." She noted the importance of collaboration, stating, "Together with our client-partners, we transform workplaces and lift up people and communities..."

Devenderjit Chadha, Chief Customer Officer at NIIT Learning, emphasized the significance of the 90 awards. "Ninety awards is a powerful measure of our commitment to building future-ready talent in an era of rapid change," he said, highlighting the trust placed by clients through these solutions that drive real business results.

The entries for the HCM Excellence Awards were evaluated by a panel composed of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives. The evaluation framework considered criteria such as alignment to business need, program design, adoption, user experience, innovation, and overall effectiveness.

NIITMTS Stock Price Movement​

Shares of NIIT Learning Systems Limited shed value, closing today at ₹236.34 after slipping 0.23% in trading. The stock traded within a range of ₹234.53 and ₹240, with a total volume of 156,811 shares recorded during the post-market session.