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    CGI Graduate Transformation Program Secures Gold for Learning and Development Excellence

    Latest News Posted on  —by Salil Urunkar
    CGI Graduate Transformation Program

    Bengaluru: CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) has been honored with a Gold award at the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards 2025 in India. The recognition was awarded in the category of “Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program” for the CGI Graduate Transformation Program.

    The CGI Graduate Transformation Program is designed to transform early-career graduates into project-ready technology professionals equipped with both technical and professional skills.

    Delivered in collaboration with NIIT StackRoute, the 11-week CGI graduate transformation program provides in-depth training in high-demand areas such as Java Full Stack, .NET Full Stack, SDET, and DevOps, along with AI-focused courses that emphasize responsible and ethical AI practices.

    Also Read: UST Brandon Hall Awards 2025: Company Secures 11 Wins, Including Eight Gold

    According to Srilata Kolachana, Director of Learning and Development at CGI Asia Pacific Global Delivery Centers of Excellence, the program not only builds technical expertise in programming, testing, and full-stack development but also helps participants integrate into CGI’s culture while enhancing their soft skills.

    She highlighted that the initiative has shown strong success through high assignment completion rates, strong assessment outcomes, and positive mentor feedback.

    CGI Graduate Transformation Program Earns Top Recognition

    With its mentor-led approach, continuous evaluations, and complex capstone projects, the Graduate Transformation Program bridges the gap between academic learning and enterprise-level requirements.

    The initiative is also contributing to building a sustainable talent pipeline for emerging technologies and evolving industry demands.

    Rakesh Aerath, President, CGI Asia Pacific Global Delivery Centers of Excellence, said, “An award from the globally renowned human capital management research and advisory firm like Brandon Hall reflects CGI’s aspiration to not only provide the best talent to our clients but also to strengthen our internal capabilities.

    Also Read: Happiest Minds Technologies Wins Triple Recognition at Brandon Hall Awards 2025

    We are a people-first company, and through the Graduate Transformation Program, we are preparing our professionals for long-term careers by strengthening their technical and AI skills in an ever-evolving world.”

    The recognition highlights CGI’s commitment to fostering learning excellence and ensuring that its workforce remains agile, future-ready, and aligned with global best practices in human capital development.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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