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Learning and Development
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Learning and Development at Happiest Minds is a continuous process
that builds an agile, creative, and collaborative workforce aligned with business priorities. The
Company’s future-ready programs equip team members with the skills, tools, and technological
capabilities required for professional growth, while supporting individual aspirations and
organizational goals.
Key Matrix: Business Enabling Programs
4,646
Total Happiest Minds Trained
28.92
Average Training Hours Per Member
Programs Undertaken
Happiest Minds undertakes learning programs across three key
categories:
- Business Enabling Programs: Focused on technical training and
professional development
- Orientation Programs: Cover Mission, Vision and Values,
mindfulness, assimilation, and diversity and inclusion
- Compliance Programs: Include information security and
workplace safety training
Total learning hours represent the cumulative learning hours delivered
across these categories.
Training Mode
- VILT-Virtual Instructor-Led Training
- ILT-Instructor-Led Training
- E-Learning
- Online Webinars
- External Sponsored Training Events
Key Highlights of our Learning Initiatives (Technical)
Focused upskilling initiatives were implemented to address project-specific
skill gaps, while targeted technical mentoring supported the growth of high-potential members. These
efforts led to improved deliverables, enhanced team productivity, and increased motivation across teams.
26.86
Target learning hours achieved vs. a goal of 22.5 (FY 2025-26) (Apr’25
to Mar’26)
70%
Competency training coverage for levels C1 to C4 – the highest across
all categories
67%
Track-Based Learning (i3 Initiative): A
6-month, role-based training program
designed to upskill Delivery Managers,
Architects & Project Managers through
curated learning tracks aligned to their roles
40
Internal technical programs delivered by SMEs, totaling 15,754 learning hours
1,774
Members trained on 11 different technical training programs
18%
Billable members trained in GenAI Awareness and GitHub Copilot
PDP Highlights
Happiest Minds strengthened professional development through focused learning
interventions across communication, leadership, domain capability, and behavioral skills.
- Professional Development Programs: 1,466 unique Happiest Minds were trained through
project-specific and open programs on topics such as Speak Up, business communication,
emotional intelligence, email etiquette, time management, data storytelling, presentation
skills, and stakeholder management.
- Track-Based Learning: i3 Initiative: PROMT Batch 1 was launched for 22 Project Managers in
partnership with an external reputed training partner. The 6-month program focuses on
behavioral, functional, and leadership skills.
- D-Hub Domain Learning: Rolled out in collaboration with IG heads and SMEs. 58 RCL
participants completed Phase 1, while 40 participants partially completed it. The Healthcare
domain was also launched for 60 members, of which 30 completed the L0 level. Content
development is in progress for other domains.
- LEAP Program: Conducted for CORP, C7, and C8 members across Bengaluru and Noida. 67 Happiest
Minds have attended the program so far.
- Speak Up Intervention: The initiative for Team Madurai has covered 15 batches with 222
participants, including one Train-the-Trainer program. It received strong feedback, with a
rating of 4.75/5.
- Women Leadership Programs: Under the AURA Rise, Achieve Initiative, 6 women leadership
programs were conducted for 30 women managers on topics such as resilience and adaptability,
conflict management, vision board, and personal branding. The program received an average
feedback rating of 4.6/5.
