We are excited to announce the availability of our newest eBook, “Beyond Training: An Actionable Guide to Learning That Delivers Measurable Business Impact.” This thought-provoking eBook delivers a 7-step structured framework that enables companies to develop learning programs that not only engage the learner but also directly align and drive business objectives.

In the current accelerated business landscape, organizations are increasingly being asked to prove the measurable effect of their learning and development (L&D) efforts. With heavy investment in training, most companies struggle to connect learning programs to actual performance improvements. This eBook provides a pragmatic, step-by-step approach to building learning strategies that not only connect with business goals but also create quantifiable gains in performance.

Written by subject matter experts at Upside Learning, “Beyond Training” guides L&D leaders and decision-makers through every step of the impact framework to design, deliver, and measure learning experiences that drive actual business growth.

Key highlights of the eBook include:

• A proven, 7-step framework for ensuring your learning programs are aligned with business objectives and yield measurable results.
• Practical tactics for involving learners and building worthwhile experiences that translate into enhanced performance.
• Tips for how to solicit actionable feedback and track shifts in behavior and performance.
• Case studies illustrating how learning approaches have produced quantifiable business results from different sectors.
• A guide to ensuring learning is not an activity in training but a key to business success.

This eBook is ideal for L&D professionals who wish to design influential learning strategies that engage learners as well as business stakeholders. If you are planning to develop a new learning program or improve an existing one, “Beyond Training” provides you with the skills you require to drive organizational performance through successful learning initiatives.

Download your copy of “Beyond Training: An Actionable Guide to Learning That Delivers Measurable Business Impact” today and start building learning programs that deliver tangible results. Click here to access the eBook.

About Upside Learning

Upside Learning Solutions, a division of Mitr Learning & Media, is a two-decade-old, multi-award-winning provider of learning solutions. Specializing in learning consulting, developing science-backed custom training programs, and offering top-tier learning staff augmentation services, Upside Learning helps L&D leaders achieve impactful business results. Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 170+ global accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte, amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact

Venudhar Bhatt
Executive Vice President
Mitr Learning & Media
venudhar@mitrmedia.com

Upside Learning, a division of Mitr Learning & Media, will be exhibiting at Learning Technologies 2025, Europe’s premier event for organizational learning and development, on April 23–24 at ExCeL London.

At the event, Upside Learning will highlight its focus on designing learning that delivers real-world performance impact. With more than 20 years of experience in workplace learning, the team will share how organizations can move from learning outputs to business outcomes.

In parallel, Mitr Learning & Media will launch BrinX.ai at Learning Technologies 2025, a groundbreaking AI-powered course creation service that redefines how content is developed at scale. BrinX.ai transforms raw content into structured, multimedia-rich courses with instructional precision, combining speed, consistency, and quality—while ensuring data security and brand alignment.

Designed to meet the diverse needs of organizations, from onboarding to compliance, BrinX.ai helps scale learning without compromising on quality. Seamlessly integrating with LMS/LXP platforms and adhering to global standards, it sets a new benchmark for scalable, secure, and instructionally sound learning content.

The launch at Learning Technologies 2025 positions BrinX.ai as a defining moment for the future of course creation.

Speaking about the event, Rahul Bansal, Co-Founder of Mitr Learning & Media, said, “Learning Technologies is the perfect setting to have meaningful conversations around impact. At Upside Learning, our focus has always been on designing learning that drives measurable outcomes. With BrinX.ai, we’re bringing a new way for organizations to scale learning development quickly and confidently — and we’re looking forward to unveiling it at the event.”

Adding to this, Siddharth Agarwal, also Co-Founder of Mitr Learning & Media, shared, “BrinX.ai is more than a service — it’s a response to the growing demand for fast, consistent, and high-quality learning solutions. We’re excited to introduce it at Learning Technologies and to connect with professionals who are just as passionate about purposeful learning.”

The Upside Learning team, including Rahul Bansal (Co-Founder), Venudhar Bhatt (EVP – Sales & Marketing), and Vicky Malhotra (Delivery Manager), will be available at Stand #F03 to connect with visitors. Attendees can also join a dedicated session on BrinX.ai led by Rahul Bansal, offering an inside look at the service, its vision, and how it’s designed to support modern learning needs on a scale.

About Upside Learning

Upside Learning Solutions, a division of Mitr Learning & Media, is a two-decade-old, multi-award-winning provider of learning solutions. Specializing in learning consulting, developing science-backed custom training programs, and offering top-tier learning staff augmentation services, Upside Learning helps L&D leaders achieve impactful business results. Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 170+ global accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte, amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact

Venudhar Bhatt
Executive Vice President
Mitr Learning & Media
venudhar@mitrmedia.com

Upside Learning Solutions, a two-decade-old, award-winning learning solutions provider, proudly retains its Solid Performer status on the 2024 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning, for the third consecutive year. This is the fourth year of Upside’s appearance on the Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning, which started with being recognized as a Potential Performer in 2021.

Fosway Group’s annual industry analysis evaluates critical parameters including performance, potential, market presence, total cost of ownership, and future trajectories within the digital learning sector. Upside Learning’s consistent performance and cost-effective solutions exemplify its commitment to exceeding customer expectations and facilitating the achievement of learning and performance objectives.

In today’s dynamic landscape, organizations seek agile solutions to empower talent development and foster a learning culture. Upside Learning Solutions, leveraging its expertise and experience, stands ready to equip enterprises and the L&D community to navigate evolving challenges and opportunities in the digital learning realm.

Expressing his satisfaction with the continued recognition, Amit Garg, Founder and CEO of Upside Learning, stated, “We are honored to maintain our Solid Performer status for the third consecutive year. This underscores our commitment to being trusted partners for our clients to deliver high-quality yet cost-effective learning solutions. I extend my gratitude to our dedicated team, valued customers, esteemed partners, and all contributors to this achievement.”

For comprehensive insights into the latest market trends and digital learning solutions, access the full 2024 Fosway 9-Grid™ report here.

About the Fosway 9-Grid™

Fosway Group is Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst. The Fosway 9-Grid™ provides a unique assessment of the principal learning and talent supply options available to organisations in EMEA. The analysis is based on extensive independent research and insights from Fosway’s Corporate Research Network of over 250 organisations, including BP, HSBC, PwC, RBS, Sanofi, Shell, and Vodafone.

Visit the Fosway website at www.fosway.com for more information on Fosway Group’s research and services.

About Upside Learning

Upside Learning is a two-decade-old, multi-award-winning learning solutions provider. We consult clients on their learning challenges, strategies, and implementation. Our specialization is developing science-backed custom learning solutions that help L&D leaders achieve the desired business impact. For clients requiring top-tier temporary learning staff right when they need it, we also offer learning staff augmentation services.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 120 global accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact
Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Upside Learning Solutions, a pioneering force in the realm of custom learning solutions since 2004, continues to demonstrate its prowess in delivering impactful learning experiences. At the 2024 Learning Excellence Awards, the company emerged victorious in two categories, underscoring its dedication to delivering meaningful learning that drives positive outcomes.

In the category of Environment and Sustainability, Upside Learning Solutions, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), received acclaim for the development of the E&S Academy for Municipal Officers. This initiative aimed to empower municipal officers with essential knowledge and skills for promoting environmental sustainability.

Furthermore, as part of the HR and Talent initiatives, Upside Learning Solutions collaborated with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) in revamping the MIGA Induction Program. The objective of this project was to modernize the program into an enhanced blended learning experience.

“We are honored to be recognized once again for the impactful work we do along with our clients. These awards are a testament to our unwavering commitment to learning excellence and driving real-world impact through meaningful, deeper learning experiences. We are grateful to our clients for constantly trusting us with their learning and performance needs and immensely proud of our team for delivering these wonderful solutions to support them.”, remarked Amit Garg, Founder, and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions.

About Upside Learning:

Upside Learning is a two-decade-old, multi-award-winning learning solutions provider. We consult clients on their learning challenges, strategies, and implementation. Our specialization is developing science-backed custom learning solutions that help L&D leaders achieve the desired business impact. For clients requiring top-tier temporary learning staff right when they need it, we also offer learning staff augmentation services.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 120 global accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact

Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Reflecting on a Two-Decade Journey of Innovation and Learning Excellence

As Upside Learning Solutions commemorates two decades of commitment to the learning industry, it does so with deep appreciation for the path that led to this milestone. From modest beginnings to becoming a revered name in the industry, the company’s journey has been defined by unwavering dedication to delivering impactful and meaningful learning experiences.

Quoting the founder and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions, Amit Garg, “Surviving 20 years, especially starting as a boot-strapped startup, is a significant achievement in itself. Making an impact by helping our clients achieve real outcomes, creating satisfied customers for the long term, winning numerous awards, and making Upside a great place to work for our staff – all of it makes this journey so much more satisfying. I take this moment to thank all our teams, customers, and partners.”

As Upside Learning Solutions reflects on the past 20 years, it extends heartfelt gratitude to its clients, partners, and team members who have been integral to its success.

About Upside Learning

Upside Learning is a two-decade-old, multi-award-winning learning solutions provider. We consult clients on their learning challenges, strategies, and implementation. Our specialization is developing science-backed custom learning solutions that help L&D leaders achieve the desired business impact. For clients requiring top-tier temporary learning staff right when they need it, we also offer learning staff augmentation services.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 120 global accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact

Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Upside Learning Solutions bags two recognitions at the 2023 Learning Excellence Awards and also features as a finalist in multiple categories.

Upside Learning Solutions was awarded two recognitions at the recent 2023 Learning Excellence Awards. The company was adjudged as the Winner for the ‘Marketing and Sales’ category for a project done for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and received an Award of Merit for the ‘Health, Safety and Risk’ category, for a project done for Qatar Airways.

HPE collaborated with Upside Learning to design a training program for their Competitive Marketing Information team and Qatar Airlines worked with Upside to develop a mental health awareness curriculum targeted at assisting learners in identifying indications and symptoms of poor mental health.

“We are honored to receive these two prestigious awards, and we are delighted that our training programs have been recognized for their well-crafted design and effectiveness,” said Amit Garg, Founder, and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions.

Amit continued, “At Upside Learning, we are committed to creating training programs that are engaging, impactful, and deliver measurable results. We are grateful to our customers for choosing us to support their critical work and we remain committed to providing them with the best possible experience. Along with our customer’s trust and support, these awards are also a testament to our team’s dedication and hard work. Thank you to everyone involved.”

About Upside Learning

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact

Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Upside Learning, a leading service provider of end-to-end digital learning solutions, earns Solid Performer status on 2023 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning. Following a period of sustained market performance and continued customer advocacy, Upside Learning had progressed from Potential Performer in 2021 to Solid Performer in 2022, and has advanced its position in the Solid Performer zone for 2023.

Fosway Group’s annual industry research analyses performance, potential, market presence, total cost of ownership, and future trajectories across the digital learning market. Combining solid performance with lower cost of ownership, the Solid Performer position indicates that Upside Learning is able to live up to and go beyond its customers’ expectations and help them achieve their learning and performance objectives smoothly.

Organisations today are increasingly looking for solutions that support talent development and retention for the new world of work. Coming triumphant out of the pandemic, Upside Learning Solutions, backed by its capabilities and extensive experience, is in a position to equip both companies and the L&D community to handle both long-term challenges and short-term crises, through learning.

Amit Garg, Founder and CEO of Upside Learning, is happy about the company advancing its position in the same zone. He said, “I am grateful for this continued recognition. Retention of the Solid Performer status that too during an unprecedented economic turn of events last year, is a clear testimony to the position we occupy within the digital learning sphere. We will continue our focus on delivering deeper learning experiences through innovative and cost-effective solutioning. A big thank you to our team, our customers, our partners, and everybody who contributed towards this recognition.”

“Upside Learning’s recognition as a solid performer in this year’s Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning reflects the company’s continued performance in the digital learning market,” said David Wilson, CEO, Fosway Group. “Upside Learning partners with customers to deliver rapid learning solutions built on accumulated experience from creating tens of thousands of hours of customer specific e-learning content.”

For a full summary of the latest market and solution trends in Digital Learning, download a copy of the 2023 Fosway 9-Grid™ report here.

About the Fosway 9-Grid™

Fosway Group is Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst. The Fosway 9-Grid™ provides a unique assessment of the principal learning and talent supply options available to organisations in EMEA. The analysis is based on extensive independent research and insights from Fosway’s Corporate Research Network of over 250 organisations, including BP, HSBC, PwC, RBS, Sanofi, Shell, and Vodafone.

Visit the Fosway website at www.fosway.com for more information on Fosway Group’s research and services.

About Upside Learning

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at: www.upsidelearning.com

Media Contact

Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Catch the Upside Learning team in action at stand #K75 as they talk about delivering deeper learning experiences.

Upside Learning Solutions, a leading provider of eLearning solutions, will be exhibiting at Learning Technologies, the leading international exhibition and conference for Learning & Development professionals, taking place on May 3-4, 2023, at ExCeL London.

Upside Learning Solutions is excited to showcase its offerings in eLearning solutions, including custom eLearning development, mobile learning solutions, game-based learning, virtual and augmented reality-based training, microlearning, and more.

“We are thrilled to be part of Learning Technologies London, which is a fantastic platform for us to connect with L&D professionals in Europe and showcase our eLearning solutions. With our deep understanding of learning science, we have helped many global organizations deliver evidence-based learning programs that achieve their learning goals and improve overall performance. Our recent recognition as a Solid Performer on the 2023 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning is also a testament to the same. Learning Technologies will give us a chance to reach out to more L&D leaders and talk about delivering learning experiences that don’t just look good, but achieve retention and transfer.” said Amit Garg, Founder, and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions.

Learning Technologies is Europe’s leading showcase of organizational learning and the technology used to support learning at work. With over 9,000 attendees from 50 different countries this year, 200 unmissable seminars, and 200 international exhibitors, it continues to grow in importance, value, and attendance year after year.

Upside Learning Solutions will be exhibiting at stand K75, where attendees can learn more about the company’s eLearning solutions and how they can improve their organization’s learning and development initiatives.

About Upside Learning

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact
Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

Upside Learning, a leading service provider of end-to-end digital learning solutions for enterprises across the globe, has announced the appointment of John Gravanis as the VP of Sales – Americas. John will be leading sales from the US subsidiary of Upside Learning, strategizing, and planning the overall sales action.

John brings to this position over 25 years of experience in business development, partner, and sales enablement in companies like Hewlett Packard Enterprise and AVAYA.

For the last ten years, John has focused on the corporate learning and workforce transformation industries co-founding elearningindustry.com and before joining Upside Learning, he led InfoproLearning’s Workforce Transformation SaaS go-to-market and business development efforts.

When asked about joining Upside Learning, John expressed his excitement, stating, “Through my work at elearningindustry.com I have known and worked with Amit and his leadership team since early 2016. And as the saying goes, ‘Timing is everything’. Seven years later, when Amit decided to expand traction in the US and better serve Upside’s existing US client base, we seized the opportunity to join forces! Very excited to support this great team and be Amit’s and Clark Quinn’s wingman in this expansion.”

“We can do much more as an industry to serve today’s L&D leaders better. Helping them put the spotlight on their crucial work of up-skilling our workforce and addressing key business initiatives is paramount to my team for the Americas. I look forward to working next to Upside’s innovative and inquisitive team of experts under Amit’s innovative thinking and Clark Quinn’s thought leadership. This will be an exhilarating journey for Upside, our clients, and L&D partners, so stay tuned!” added John.

John has studied, lived, and worked in the US, Italy, Greece, and the UK, helping numerous startups take their first steps. He is actively mentoring small business owners and currently holds Advisor roles to a few select CEOs seeking to enter the L&D space. Additionally, he volunteers his time to Junior Achievement, educating children on business and entrepreneurship principles, and is currently working on his second book on the topic of K12 kid’s entrepreneurship.

Upside Learning’s Founder & CEO, Amit Garg, shared his enthusiasm for John’s appointment, stating, “John’s addition to our team is an important step forward. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to leveraging his experience to strengthen our sales efforts in the US through our new subsidiary. John’s local presence in the US will definitely help us build stronger relationships and deliver even better value to our clients in America.”

He also stated, “With John on board, we’re confident that we’ll continue providing our clients with the best possible customer as well as digital learning experience(s). I’m really excited for our journey ahead.”

Upside Learning continues to expand its team and services, providing end-to-end digital learning solutions for Fortune-1000 companies worldwide.

About Upside Learning

Since 2004, Upside Learning has consistently delivered best-in-class custom learning solutions to organizations worldwide. The focal point for us is to help L&D leaders deliver deeper learning experiences that improve retention and transfer to achieve desired outcomes. With experience in developing Custom Learning, Mobile Learning, Microlearning, Gamification, ILT and VILT, and AR/VR/MR-based solutions amongst others, Upside Learning strives to add value to every learning solution it creates.

Upside Learning aims to go beyond the ordinary and predictable with its mantra of ‘Go Beyond’. As part of the ‘Go Beyond’ initiative, Upside Learning nudges its internal teams, clients, and the entire L&D community to treat every learning initiative as an enabler of performance. The ‘L&D Go Beyond Podcast’ is a significant part of this initiative, which features workplace learning leaders from across the globe sharing their insights and experiences.

Over the years, Upside Learning has won more than 100 awards and accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

Learn more about Upside Learning at www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact

Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com