EVANSON, IL, November 24, 2010  – Cognitive Arts, a leading provider of custom learning programs, won a coveted Brandon Hall bronze award for excellence in the Best Results of a Learning Program category.   Other winners are listed at www.brandon-hall.com. 

The winning entry, “Ross Stores StaffWorks Training,” showcases much of what Cognitive Arts is best known for: a media-rich approach to training designed to strengthen the impact of client learning programs.  Cognitive Arts works to provide efficient learning solutions that are directly aligned to business objectives, and have a real effect on learning program success.  This includes identifying the barriers that can prevent workers from performing effectively, and building training that addresses those barriers. 

“We know that every client has unique needs, and every solution requires special attention.  This is why we offer a wide variety of design options, development models, and media choices – and why our clients’ learning programs realize their goals,” said Leslie Deutsch, Director, Content Development Services, Cognitive Arts.  “We’re pleased to be recognized by Brandon Hall for the work we’ve done helping clients obtain positive results from their learning initiatives.”

The Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards are presented annually by Brandon Hall Research, one of the leading research firms in training and development. Now in its sixteenth year, the Awards program showcases exceptional work in the use of learning technology.  “These winning entries are very impressive,” said Brandon Hall, Ph.D., chairman of the Awards program. “We are thrilled to recognize innovative learning of such high quality.”

Entries were submitted in the categories of Best Custom Content, Best Innovation in Learning Technology, Best Learning Game, Best Learning Team, Best Results of a Learning Program, Best Use of Blended Learning, Best Use of Games for Learning, Best Use of Mobile Learning, Best Use of Video for Learning, Best Use of Virtual Worlds for Learning, Best Use of Web 2.0 Tools for Learning, and Best Integration of Learning and Talent Management. A total of 214 entries were originally submitted. The entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior judges.

About Brandon Hall Research 
Brandon Hall, Ph.D. is the CEO of Brandon Hall Research and author of the ground-breaking “Web-Based Training Cookbook.” Since 1992, Brandon Hall Research (www.brandon-hall.com) has been providing independent research reports and expert advice on using technology in learning. Brandon Hall Research conducts the Awards program each year to recognize the best in innovative learning.

About Cognitive Arts
With 20 years experience and more than 400 professionals, Cognitive Arts is the largest and most capable provider of learning design and development services in the world.

Our proprietary methodology, Critical Mistake Analysis (CMA), aligns learning to key business drivers. With CMA, we help organizations make fact-based decisions about what to teach, and then create safe and realistic environments for students to experiment and learn from their mistakes.

We develop programs in all delivery formats including instructor-led, online, blended, and collaborative, and have extensive expertise with advanced media.  Transform your training with games, simulations, and virtual worlds from Cognitive Arts.