Skill Labs prove what your students can do.
An academic-ready virtual lab platform with auto-scoring, LMS integration, and certification alignment — so students get hands-on proof, not just a grade.
Zero-prep labs
Nothing to build or maintain
Auto-graded
No manual grading backlog
LMS-integrated
Grades sync to your gradebook
Reliable platform
Browser-based, always on
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Real environments. Real skills.
Doing the work is what builds skills. Skill Labs put students inside real environments — the same tools, the same systems, the same pressure — so when they walk into an internship or entry-level role, they've already done the work.
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Build and customize any of our labs now!
An Academic Expert will set you up with unlimited access to explore all our lab offerings to find the best fit for your courses and students.
How Skill Labs fits into your program.
No separate platform to teach, and no infrastructure for your IT team. Skill Labs works inside the course tools your students already use.
For Administrators
Demonstrate Outcomes. Strengthen Your Program.
- Show hands-on proof of in-demand skills, not just a grade.
- Measure program success with dashboards that track competency, engagement, and completion.
- Generate the data needed to support accreditation, workforce funding, and program improvement.
- Deliver certification-aligned graduates who make your program stand out.
For Faculty & Instructors
Spend more time teaching, less time troubleshooting.
- Pre-built or custom labs free up time for teaching, research, and mentoring.
- Auto-grading clears the backlog so you're not manually scoring every lab.
- Unlimited retries mean fewer office-hours visits from stuck students.
- Swap labs in and out to match this week's lecture, no IT ticket required.
Assign labs aligned to your syllabus
Scores sync back to your gradebook
Students launch labs directly from your LMS
You review mastery on the instructor dashboard
Complete guided, auto-graded exercises
Want the full picture on LTI setup, supported platforms, and onboarding? See LMS Integration →
Real Environments
The real thing, safely
- Access real virtual machines, cloud sandboxes, and network simulations.
- Example: Windows Server, Linux, AWS, Cisco, and more.
Instant Access
Ready when they are
- Launch labs in seconds—no downloads or installations.
- Works in any modern browser, on or off campus.
Guided Practice
Structure that builds confidence
- Step-by-step instructions keep learners on track.
- Retry anytime and practice without penalty.
Malware creation & deployment
Safe, isolated environments for offensive and defensive security practice.
Nmap & network scanning
Reconnaissance and enumeration exercises using real tools.
Step-by-step guidance
Structured objectives keep learners on track without hand-holding.
CTF & challenge questions
Capture-the-flag style challenges reinforce learning and prove proficiency.
Instructor dashboard
Proof of work, not just completion — visibility into what students actually did.
Labs that cover the skills you teach
From cybersecurity and cloud to networking and IT support, browse the courses institutions use most.
Download the Full Lab CatalogApplied AI Skills and Workflow Design
Labs:6Cisco CCNA (200-301)
Labs:22CompTIA A+ (220-1201)
Labs:26CompTIA A+ (220-1202)
Labs:30CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
Labs:17CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001)
Labs:17CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)
Labs:17Digital Literacy
Labs:18Foundational AI Literacy
Labs:7Front End Web Development
Labs:10Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (ICND1 v3.0)
Labs:19Introduction to Networking Fundamentals
Labs:13
AI Skill Labs
Foundational & Applied AI Skill Labs put students inside real AI workflows — writing prompts, analyzing outputs, automating tasks, and applying security controls in job-based scenarios.
Certifications Covered
| Certifying Body | Typical Level | Skill Labs Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| CompTIA | Entry → Advanced (Tech+, A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, CySA+, SecurityX, Cloud+, Server+, Linux+) | 10 exam-mapped sets · 200+ labs |
| Cisco | Associate (CCNA) | 1 set · 22 labs |
| EC-Council | Intermediate / Advanced (CEH) | 1 set · 16 labs |
| (ISC)² | Advanced (CISSP) | 1 set · 24 labs |
| AWS / Microsoft | Entry (Cloud Practitioner, Az Fundamentals) | 7 sets · 75 labs |
Frequently Asked Questions
A Skill Lab is a hands-on exercise in a real virtual environment — an actual machine, network, or cloud sandbox — where students perform the same tasks using the same tools they will use on the job. Each lab includes guided objectives and is auto-graded.
No. Simulations mimic an interface with pre-scripted responses. Skill Labs run genuine systems, so students execute real commands, break things, investigate, and recover — which is what builds transferable skill.
Yes. Skill Labs is LTI-compatible and works with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, Schoology, and more. Students launch labs without leaving your course shell, and auto-graded scores sync straight back to your gradebook.
Yes, at no additional cost. Send us your course objectives and we will return a lab set aligned to them. Instructors can also build their own custom sets from the full catalog and swap labs in and out between terms.
Labs map to CompTIA (Tech+, A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, CySA+, SecurityX, Cloud+, Server+, Linux+), Cisco CCNA, EC-Council CEH, (ISC)² CISSP, and entry-level AWS and Microsoft Azure credentials.
Request access using the form on this page. An Academic Expert will set you up with unlimited access to explore the full catalog and help you find the right fit for your courses and students.
SKILL LABS
Built for educators. Designed for outcomes.
An Academic Expert will set you up with unlimited access to explore all our lab offerings and find the best fit for your courses and students.
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