SHRM Recognized by Newsweek as Top Online Learning Provider 2026
Award affirms SHRM’s excellence in equipping HR and business leaders with future-ready skills.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – SHRM, the trusted authority on all things work, workers, and the workplace, has been named one of America’s Top Online Learning Providers 2026 by Newsweek, earning a prestigious five-star rating for excellence in business-focused online education.
The annual Newsweek award highlights organizations delivering high-quality, accessible, and results-driven online learning experiences. SHRM’s recognition underscores its leadership in advancing professional development and lifelong learning for HR and business leaders worldwide.
“This recognition reflects the quality, rigor, and real-world impact of SHRM’s learning solutions,” said Nick Schacht, Chief Global Development Officer at SHRM. “We’re redefining how professionals learn and lead, equipping them with the insights and agility to drive meaningful change across workplaces worldwide.”
SHRM’s online learning portfolio—including SHRM eLearning courses, People Manager Qualification, virtual seminars, and SHRM Certification preparation—offers flexible, high-value education designed to strengthen HR strategy, leadership, and compliance capabilities. The five-star designation reinforces SHRM’s commitment to ensuring every HR professional can access industry-leading education, regardless of location or schedule.
To explore SHRM’s award-winning online learning offerings, visit www.SHRM.org/events-education/education.
About SHRM
SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Discover more at SHRM.org.
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