What does the Forrester Wave™ mean for HR and learning leaders?
The Forrester Wave™: Learning Management Systems and Experience Platforms, Q4 2025 provides independent, analyst-led evaluation of the vendors shaping the future of enterprise learning. For HR, talent, and learning executives, it is a trusted resource for understanding which platforms best support skills development, workforce agility, and long-term business outcomes.
We’re proud to share that Cornerstone OnDemand has been recognized as a Leader in this report—recognition we believe reflects our continued focus on innovation, customer impact, and market leadership.
Why the Forrester Wave™ matters for learning technology decisions
The Forrester Wave™ is widely regarded as a gold standard for technology decision-makers. Its rigorous methodology evaluates vendors across:
- Current offering (product capabilities and innovation)
- Strategy (vision, roadmap, and market alignment)
- Customer feedback (real-world adoption and impact)
This structured, transparent approach helps organizations reduce risk and make confident, evidence-based investment decisions in a crowded HR technology landscape.
To explore the full Q4 2025 Forrester Wave report, click here.
Why Cornerstone was recognized as a leader
In the Q4 2025 evaluation, Forrester highlighted Cornerstone’s comprehensive approach to enterprise learning, noting:
- A market-leading skills solution
- The strongest overall feature set among evaluated vendors
- Highly flexible deployment models
- A robust learning platform supporting diverse use cases across global enterprises
These strengths underscore Cornerstone’s ability to support organizations at every stage of workforce transformation—from foundational learning to advanced skills intelligence.
Cornerstone’s long-term investment in workforce transformation
Cornerstone believes this recognition reflects more than product strength—it represents 25 years of sustained innovation in learning and talent technology.
Our mission is to help organizations build agile, future-ready workforces through learning that is:
- Data-driven, with deep skills intelligence
- Personalized, powered by AI
- Seamlessly integrated across the HR ecosystem
We continue to invest heavily in AI-driven learning, experience design, and workforce insights, aligning our platform with the evolving priorities of CHROs, CLOs, and people leaders worldwide.
The strategic value of independent industry validation
For HR and learning executives, independent analyst recognition delivers tangible value:
- Reduced vendor risk through objective evaluation
- Faster ROI realization by selecting proven platforms
- Greater confidence in long-term technology alignment
For the industry, the Forrester Wave™ raises the bar—driving continuous innovation, higher service standards, and better outcomes for customers. Cornerstone remains committed to meeting and exceeding these benchmarks.
A leader with purpose: the future of enterprise learning
Being recognized as a Leader is not just about technology—it’s about partnership and impact.
As organizations navigate skills disruption, AI transformation, and evolving workforce expectations, Cornerstone continues to deliver:
- AI-powered, skills-based learning experiences
- Strategic integrations across talent systems
- Actionable insights that link learning to business performance
We thank our customers, partners, and employees whose collaboration fuels our innovation. Together, we remain focused on shaping the future of learning and organizational resilience.
For more information, read about Forrester’s objectivity here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Forrester Wave™ for Learning Management Systems?
The Forrester Wave™ is an independent analyst report that evaluates LMS and LXP vendors based on product capabilities, strategy, and customer feedback to help buyers make informed decisions.
Why was Cornerstone named a Leader?
Cornerstone was recognized for its market-leading skills capabilities, comprehensive feature set, flexible deployment models, and strong support for enterprise learning use cases.
Who should read the Forrester Wave™ report?
CHROs, CLOs, HR technology leaders, and learning executives evaluating enterprise learning platforms and long-term workforce development strategies.
