“AI is changing the nature of work faster than organizations can adapt to succeed and thrive. Rapid decay in skills, emergence of new skills and capabilities is forcing organizations to rethink how to successfully prepare and transform their workforce. Traditional learning models are not suitable to manage complexity and pace with this challenge needs to be addressed.”

Upside Learning Solutions, a distinguished provider of comprehensive digital learning solutions for global enterprises and a division of Mitr Learning & Media, announces the release of the eBook, The Capability Transformation: Shift from Course Libraries to Performance Engines, that aims to act as a practical guide for L&D leaders to confidently build and implement a plan to make this shift.

Authored by Venudhar Bhatt, EVP – Learning Transformation & AI Strategy, and supported by Upside Learning’s consulting and strategy team, the eBook presents a practical and forward-looking framework for organizations looking to move beyond traditional course delivery-oriented structure and skills-based training approach and roll out systematic capability development programs.

As AI accelerates change across industries, the publication challenges conventional L&D models and introduces a capability-first approach powered by use of AI technology to strengthen execution, adaptability, and long-term organizational readiness.

“Stop measuring how much your people are learning and start measuring what they are actually able to achieve because a workforce full of skills is just potential; a workforce that performs is an asset. The eBook is a step-by-step practitioner’s blueprint for shifting L&D from a library of skills to a performance-driven engine that solves your organization’s most critical business challenges”
– Venudhar Bhatt, EVP – Learning Transformation & AI Strategy

“As organizations navigate rapid change, capability-building has become essential,” said
Rahul Bansal and Siddharth Agarwal, Co-Founders of Mitr Learning & Media. “This eBook equips leaders with a clear and actionable approach to creating learning systems that drive measurable outcomes and long-term performance.”

Key Highlights of the eBook Include:

• The Skills-to-Capabilities Shift: Why isolated skills no longer guarantee readiness and how capability ecosystems enable real performance.
• The Atoms–Molecules Model: A structured model for transforming foundational skills into integrated, context-driven capabilities.
• The Will–Skill–Hill Framework: A practical framework to carefully diagnose performance gaps across motivation, ability, and business context.
• AI-Powered Learning Solutions: How Skills Intelligence layers, AI-Native Learning Resources, and AI-powered workflows play a critical role in building capabilities and catalyze transfer of skills to the real world.
• Capability Academies: Expert-led learning environments with stakeholder engagement designed to drive measurable behavioral change and performance improvement.
• A 90-Day Transformation Roadmap: A clear and structured plan for shifting from course libraries to capability-driven performance engines.

Access the eBook

Begin your organization’s capability transformation journey today and equip your teams for real performance.

Access the full eBook here.

Explore more insights and resources from Upside Learning here.

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, science-backed custom training programs, and high-quality learning staff augmentation services, Upside Learning helps L&D leaders achieve meaningful business impact.

Over the years, Upside Learning has earned 250+ global accolades, including recognitions from organizations such as Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte.

Learn more at www.upsidelearning.com

Media Contact
Karan Hotwani
Marketing Manager
Upside Learning
karan.hotwani@upsidelearning.com

Upside Learning Solutions is pleased to share that mynd, a Germany-based creative leader in elearning, video production, and animation, has joined the Mitr Learning & Media group through a strategic acquisition. This marks the second major expansion for Mitr, following the acquisition of Upside Learning in 2024, and brings together three high-impact learning brands under one global umbrella.

With mynd’s addition, the Mitr ecosystem now integrates instructional science, visual storytelling, and technology-driven scale, positioning us to deliver smarter, more responsive learning solutions to clients across the world.

Strategic Rationale

Strengthening the Learning Value Chain: mynd’s visually rich content creation complements Upside’s science-backed learning frameworks and Mitr’s technology-forward delivery systems. Together, we offer a tightly integrated, end-to-end experience, from needs analysis to design, development, and delivery.

Creative Impact at Scale: Clients now benefit from an expanded global production capability, combining the strengths of European creativity with Asian scalability. With Mitr’s AI-enhanced content development, mynd’s award-winning media production, and Upside’s focus on learner impact, we are better positioned than ever to serve diverse business needs with speed, consistency, and quality.

A Unified Learning Ecosystem for Clients: This acquisition means clients will have seamless access to a more comprehensive, interdisciplinary team across Europe and Asia. From onboarding to product training and performance support, the combined group enables faster turnaround, deeper specialization, and more flexible delivery models. For Upside’s current clients, it means continued access to the same trusted teams, now further supported by mynd’s creative expertise and Mitr’s global infrastructure.

Shared Commitment to Excellence: With over 650 professionals across regions, the Mitr ecosystem is built for impact. This expansion reflects a shared dedication to client success through science, design, and efficiency, making high-quality learning not only achievable but scalable.

Leadership Remarks

Rahul Bansal and Siddharth Agarwal, Co-Founders of Mitr Learning & Media, commented:

“This strategic acquisition is a defining moment in our journey to build a global powerhouse in learning. By combining mynd’s creative excellence with our expanding delivery footprint and proven expertise, we’re positioned to deliver deeper, more scalable, and consistently high-impact learning solutions for clients around the world.”

Attila Schunke and Daniel Schunke, Co-Founders of mynd, added:

“Becoming part of Mitr is a proud milestone for mynd and a natural evolution of our journey. With the strength of a global leader behind us, we’re equipped to scale our creative excellence, pursue bolder ideas, and deliver even greater value to our clients, backed by the stability, reach, and momentum this new chapter brings.”

About Upside Learning Solutions

Upside Learning, a Mitr company, is a multi-award-winning provider of custom learning solutions and learning consulting services. With over 20 years in the industry, Upside helps organizations across the globe solve business challenges through science-backed design, impactful content, and outcome-driven strategies.

About mynd

mynd is a high-impact creative partner specializing in custom e-learning development, animated explainer videos, image and brand storytelling, and 3D product visualization. With over 12 years of cross-disciplinary expertise in visual communication and instructional design, mynd helps organizations transform complex ideas into engaging, results-driven content. The company has delivered more than 7,000 successful projects and maintains a 4.84/5.00 client rating for excellence, responsiveness, and on-time delivery.

Learn more about mynd at https://www.mynd.com/en/

About Mitr Learning & Media

Mitr Learning & Media is a global provider of learning content and technology solutions with over 35 years of combined expertise across corporate training, K-12 education, and higher education. Known for its science-backed, award-winning experiences, Mitr supports lifelong learning through solutions that are practical, scalable, and outcomes-focused.

With capabilities spanning instructional design, AI-powered course creation, and custom media, Mitr delivers end-to-end learning services supported by 24×7 infrastructure and ISO/CMMi-aligned operations

Media Contact

Karan Hotwani
Marketing Manager
Upside Learning
karan.hotwani@upsidelearning.com

The 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® recognizes best practices for initiatives in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Performance, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Future of Work.

Upside Learning Wins 8 Gold and 3 Silver

Upside Learning Solutions, a division of Mitr Learning & Media and a leader in innovative learning solutions, won 8 Gold and 3 Silver Brandon Hall Group™ awards for excellence in the Learning and Development and Talent Acquisition categories.

Upside Learning’s wins (including program, award level, and entry title) were announced on August 14, 2025. You can view the complete list of winners here: https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners/.

Winning entries

• Gold – Best Compliance Training with K&S Corporation Limited
• Gold – Best Compliance Training with World Bank Group
• Gold – Best Custom Content with AstraZeneca
• Gold – Best Learning in the Flow of Work with World Bank Group
• Gold – Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program with World Bank Group
• Gold – Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program with International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Bank Group
• Gold – Best Use of Games or Simulations for Learning with World Bank Group
• Gold – Best New Hire Onboarding Program with World Bank Group
• Silver – Best Custom Content with European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
• Silver – Best Custom Content with World Bank Group
• Silver – Best Use of Performance Support with Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd.

“These awards highlight the dedication of our team and the trust of our clients. Each winning entry reflects our commitment to building impactful learning experiences that align with business needs and deliver measurable results. We are honored to be recognized once again on this global stage,” said Rahul Bansal and Siddharth Agarwal, Co-Founders of Mitr Learning & Media.

“This year’s Excellence Award winners exemplify the transformative power of strategic human capital management. Through their innovative approaches to talent development and employee engagement, these organizations have not only achieved remarkable business outcomes but have also redefined what it means to create truly people-centric workplaces. Our comprehensive evaluation process has identified these programs as benchmarks for organizational excellence and innovation,” said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group™ and HCM Excellence Awards® program leader.

Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based on these criteria:

• Alignment to their business need and environment
• Program design, functionality, and delivery
• Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation, and creativity
• Overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits

Excellence Award winners will continue to be honored at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Conference, February 9–12, 2026, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida. Select winners will also serve as presenters in breakout sessions, sharing their leading practices during the conference.

“The 2025 Excellence Award recipients represent the pinnacle of achievement in human capital management. What sets this year’s winners apart is their bold embrace of emerging technologies and their commitment to creating meaningful employee experiences that drive tangible business results. These organizations have demonstrated that when you invest in your people with purpose and innovation, the impact resonates throughout the entire enterprise, creating sustainable competitive advantages in today’s dynamic business landscape,” said Mike Cooke, Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Hall Group™.

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 at www.upsidelearning.com.

Media Contact

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

About Brandon Hall Group™

Brandon Hall Group™ is the only professional development company that offers data, research, insights, and certification to Learning and Talent executives and organizations. The best minds in Human Capital Management (HCM) choose Brandon Hall Group™ to help them create future-proof employee development plans for the new era.

For over 30 years, we have empowered, recognized, and certified excellence in organizations worldwide, influencing the development of over 10 million employees and executives. Our HCM Excellence Awards® program was the first to recognize organizations for learning and talent and is the gold standard, known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.”

The awards recognize the best organizations that have successfully developed and deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems and tools that have achieved measurable results. We are honored to receive applications from organizations worldwide ranging from small, medium, large and global enterprises to government, not-for-profits and associations.

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, a division of Mitr Learning & Media, has been recognized as a 2025 Training Industry Custom Content Development Watchlist Company. This recognition highlights Upside Learning’s expertise in designing tailored learning solutions that drive measurable business impact.

The Training Industry Custom Content Development Watchlist acknowledges companies that demonstrate excellence and innovation in creating custom learning experiences. Selection is based on the following criteria:

• Strength, quality, and advancement of content development capabilities.
• Industry visibility, innovation, and impact.
• Client and user representation.
• Business performance and growth.

“We are pleased to see Upside Learning earn a place on the Training Industry Watchlist for Custom Content Development,” said Rahul Bansal and Siddharth Agarwal, Co-Founders of Mitr Learning & Media. “This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to crafting learning experiences that go beyond standard approaches—delivering content that is engaging, impactful, and aligned with real-world performance needs.”

This acknowledgment reaffirms Upside Learning’s position as a trusted learning partner for organizations seeking learning solutions tailored to business objectives and workforce development strategies.

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 150+ 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, is delighted to announce its resounding success at the LearnX Live Awards 2024, earning 22 prestigious accolades across multiple categories. These honors serve to further solidify Upside Learning’s standing as a trusted partner in providing best-in-class enterprise learning solutions.

The LearnX Live Awards are a globally renowned platform that recognizes organizations and individuals for their innovation and achievement in workplace learning and development. It celebrates programs that demonstrate outstanding design, implementation, and measurable outcomes, making these wins a testament to the exceptional quality and effectiveness of Upside Learning’s solutions.

We are proud to have been honored with these awards:

• 2 Diamond for “Best Learning & Talent Development Sales Training” With Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• 1 Diamond for “Best Learning Model Custom/Bespoke Learning” The Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)
• 2 Diamond for “Best eLearning Project eLearning Project” With World Bank Group
• 1 Diamond for “Best eLearning Design Interactive Scenario” With The Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)
• 1 Diamond for “Best eLearning Design Interactive Scenario” With Rhb Bank
• 1 Diamond for “Best eLearning Design Video” With Rhb Bank
• 2 Gold for “Best Learning Model Custom/Bespoke Learning” With World Bank Group
• 1 Gold for “Best Learning & Talent Development for Certification Training” With Iso
• 1 Gold for “Best Learning & Talent Development Compliance Training” With World Bank Group
• 2 Gold for “Best Learning & Talent Development Compliance Training” With The Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)
• 1 Gold for “Best Learning & Talent Development Health & Safety Training” With Vestas Wind Systems A/S
• 1 Gold for “Best Learning & Talent Development Induction/Onboarding” With Girteka
• 1 Gold for “Best Learning & Talent Development Learning & Development” With Iso
• 2 Gold for “Best Learning & Talent Development Product Knowledge Training” With Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• 1 Gold for “Best Learning Model Custom/Bespoke Learning” With Rhb Bank
• 1 Gold for “Best Learning Model Custom/Bespoke Learning” With Girteka
• 1 Gold For “Best eLearning Project eLearning Project” With Vestas Wind Systems A/S

These accomplishments highlight the dedication and proficiency of our team, whose relentless efforts have enabled us to develop such creative and impactful learning solutions. We also extend heartfelt gratitude to our valued clients—Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Standard Chartered Bank, World Bank Group, ISO, RHB Bank, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, and Girteka—whose trust and collaboration have been instrumental in achieving these milestones.

The co-founders of Mitr Learning & Media, Rahul Bansal, and Siddharth Agarwal, in a joint statement, said “These honors demonstrate our steadfast dedication to enterprise learning excellence. We are really proud of Upside Learning’s capacity to provide customized, impactful solutions. This honor motivates us to keep expanding the potential of corporate learning and fortifying our relationships with clients throughout the globe.”

Upside Learning’s expertise in creating relevant and captivating learning experiences for a variety of sectors is highlighted by the LearnX Live Awards 2024. Every award honors the team’s creativity, inventiveness, and commitment to delivering real-world impact through learning.

Upside Learning remains committed to its mission of creating impactful learning solutions that align with business objectives and foster continuous improvement.

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 150+ 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, has achieved significant recognition at the 2024 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards, securing a total of 23 awards, including 10 Gold, 7 Silver, and 6 Bronze distinctions. This significant achievement was revealed during the virtual ceremony held on August 22, 2024, hosted by the Brandon Hall Group.

This extraordinary accomplishment reflects the unwavering dedication of Upside Learning’s team and their passion for delivering exceptional solutions to clients. The details of the winning entries are as follows:

• Gold Award for ‘Best Custom Content’ with AstraZeneca
• Gold Award for ‘Best Extended Enterprise Learning Program’ with ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
• Gold Award for ‘Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program’ with ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
• Gold Award for ‘Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program’ with Girteka
• Gold Award for ‘Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program’ with Standard Chartered Bank
• Gold Award for ‘Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program’ with AstraZeneca
• Gold Award for ‘Best Custom Content’ with Vestas Wind Technology India Private Limited
• Gold Award for ‘Best Custom Content’ with World Bank Group
• Gold Award for ‘Best Custom Content’ with World Bank Group
• Gold Award for ‘Best Custom Content’ with World Bank Group
• Silver Award for ‘Best Competencies and Skill Development’ with AstraZeneca
• Silver Award for ‘Best Use of Blended Learning’ with AstraZeneca
• Silver Award for ‘Best Use of Video for Learning’ with RHB Bank Berhad
• Silver Award for ‘Best Use of Games or Simulations for Learning’ with RHB Bank Berhad
• Silver Award for ‘Best Custom Content’ with RHB Bank Berhad
• Silver Award for ‘Best Compliance Training’ with Standard Chartered Bank
• Silver Award for ‘Best Use of Performance Support’ with World Bank Group
• Bronze Award for ‘Best New Hire Onboarding Program’ with Girteka
• Bronze Award for ‘Best Program for Sales Training and Performance’ with Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Bronze Award for ‘Best Program for Sales Training and Performance’ with Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Bronze Award for ‘Best Compliance Training’ with World Bank Group
• Bronze Award for ‘Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program’ with World Bank Group
• Bronze Award for ‘Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program’ with Standard Chartered Bank

Amit Garg, Founder and CEO of Upside Learning, a division of Mitr Learning & Media, shared his excitement, stating, “The Brandon Hall Group Awards haul is a powerful testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence. This success is the culmination of exceptional teamwork and flawless execution. I want to express my deepest gratitude to our clients for their continued trust in our capabilities.” He continued, “I also extend my sincere appreciation to the entire Upside Learning team; your dedication and hard work have made this achievement possible. Well done, team!”

Award entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based on these criteria:

• Alignment to their business need and environment.
• Program design, functionality, and delivery.
• Adoption, integration, user experience, innovation, and creativity.
• Overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits.

Excellence Award winners will continue to be honored at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Conference, January 28-30, 2025, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida. Select winners will also serve as presenters in breakout sessions, sharing their leading practices during the conference.

“Our award recipients demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence in human capital management,” said Brandon Hall Group™ Chief Executive Officer Mike Cooke. “This year, we’ve witnessed some of the most groundbreaking applications of HCM strategies in our organization’s history. Many of these innovations leverage cutting-edge technologies and foster unprecedented levels of cross-functional collaboration, resulting in remarkable improvements in operational efficiency and employee engagement.”

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 140 global accolades (including the likes of Brandon Hall Group and Deloitte amongst other noteworthy names).

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

About Brandon Hall Group™

Brandon Hall Group™ is the only professional development company that offers data, research, insights, and certification to Learning and Talent executives and organizations. The best minds in Human Capital Management (HCM) choose Brandon Hall Group™ to help them create future-proof employee development plans for the new era.

For over 30 years, we have empowered, recognized, and certified excellence in organizations worldwide, influencing the development of over 10 million employees and executives. Our HCM Excellence Awards® program was the first to recognize organizations for learning and talent and is the gold standard, known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.”

The awards recognize the best organizations that have successfully developed and deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems, and tools that have achieved measurable results. We are honored to receive applications from organizations worldwide ranging from small, medium, large, and global enterprises to government, not-for-profits, and associations.

Media Contact

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

Mitr Learning & Media, a leader in innovative learning solutions, is proud to announce the acquisition of Upside Learning Solutions, a renowned provider of custom learning solutions and learning consulting services. The deal, which officially came into effect on August 1, 2024, will strengthen Mitr Learning & Media’s position in the global market and enhance its ability to deliver comprehensive and tailored learning solutions to a diverse range of corporate clients.

Upside Learning Solutions has a long-standing reputation for excellence in developing custom training programs that address performance-related challenges faced by organizations across various industries. With a focus on creating impactful learning experiences, Upside Learning has been at the forefront of driving performance improvements and capability development for its clients.

“We are thrilled to welcome Upside Learning Solutions into the Mitr Learning & Media family,” stated Rahul Bansal and Siddharth Agarwal, Co-Founders of Mitr Learning & Media. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our mission to provide cutting-edge learning solutions that empower organizations to achieve their goals. Upside Learning’s expertise in custom training content and learning consulting in the enterprise space will significantly enhance our offerings and enable us to deliver even greater value to our clients.”

As part of the acquisition, Upside Learning Solutions’ team of experienced professionals will join Mitr Learning & Media, bringing their extensive knowledge and innovative approach to the company’s expanding portfolio.

“I am very excited about the opportunities this acquisition brings,” said Amit Garg, Founder and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions. “Joining forces with Mitr Learning & Media allows us to expand our reach and impact, delivering our impactful training solutions to a broader audience. Together, we will continue to drive excellence in the learning and development space.”

Clients of both Mitr Learning & Media and Upside Learning Solutions can expect a seamless transition and continued commitment to delivering high-quality, customized learning experiences. The combined expertise and resources of the two companies will ensure that clients receive the most effective and impactful learning solutions available.

For more information about the acquisition and how it benefits clients, please reach out to elearning@upsidelearning.com or info@mitrmedia.com.

About Mitr Learning & Media

Mitr, a 13-year old eLearning content and technology company, has been a leader in K-12 education segment and has notable presence in the corporate learning segment as well. They are a Mumbai-based business, led by Rahul Bansal and Siddharth Agarwal. With a focus on innovation and problem‑solving, Mitr’s focus has been on delivering high‑quality solutions to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Learn more about Mitr Learning & Media at https://www.mitrmedia.com/.

About Upside Learning Solutions

Upside Learning is a two-decade-old, multi-award-winning learning solutions provider. They consult clients on their learning challenges, strategies, and implementation. Their 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, they 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. 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 Contacts
Isha Sood
AVP – Marketing
Upside Learning Solutions – A division of Mitr Learning & Media
isha.sood@upsidelearning.com

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.”

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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.

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