ACI Learning Skill Labs: Hands-On IT Training with Exploratory Simulation Labs

When it comes to building a career in IT, nothing beats hands-on experience. That’s why ACI Learning’s Skill Labs are designed to go beyond passive instruction, offering realistic, interactive simulations that prepare you for the CompTIA A+ certification—and the real-world job demands that follow.

And coming soon, hands-on learning is getting even better: You’ll no longer need to look outside your Skill Labs purchase for hardware simulations. We’ve listened to your feedback and added the most requested lab set as our first-ever hardware simulation experience.

What Are Skill Labs?

ACI Learning’s Skill Labs bridge the gap between theory and practice. With 26+ diverse labs, learners engage in step-by-step activities that build real IT skills—from hardware repairs to network configuration—and now, interactive simulation labs are part of the experience.

What Makes These Simulation Labs Different?

Traditional labs often follow a fixed script—step-by-step instructions with little room for deviation. But ACI Learning’s new simulation labs offer something more: exploration.

These labs are designed to let you poke around, test ideas, and learn through trial and error—the way real IT troubleshooting works. You’re not just clicking “next” on a guide—you’re digging in, discovering, and building confidence by making decisions and seeing how they play out.

How It Works: Interactive, Discovery-Based Learning

Each simulation begins with a practical IT scenario—like replacing a laptop battery or configuring a RAID setup. But instead of following rigid steps, you’ll get a task overview and then jump into a fully interactive environment. Select tools, inspect specs, swap components, and test configurations—just like on the job.

You’ll learn by doing, exploring different approaches and outcomes within a safe, simulated workspace.

Immersive and Hardware-Free

No kits, no shipping, no extra cost. These new simulation labs replicate real-world hardware interactions inside your browser. You’ll drag, click, configure, and troubleshoot in ways that mirror live IT environments—without needing actual equipment.

A Wide Range of Real-World Tasks

From fundamentals to advanced troubleshooting, simulation topics include:

• Replacing and upgrading internal components

• Installing and managing storage and RAM

• Launching and configuring RAID managers

• Optimizing network performance

• Diagnosing and solving common hardware/software problems

Why ACI Learning’s Labs Stand Out

• Truly Exploratory: Our simulations are designed for discovery. You can go off-script, test hypotheses, and build muscle memory through exploration—not just repetition.

• No Extra Hardware Required: All the hands-on interaction you need is built into the platform—saving time and money.

• Confidence to Pass and Perform: Labs align with CompTIA A+ objectives and reflect real-world troubleshooting, so you're ready for the exam—and the job.

• Skills That Stick: With hands-on, decision-driven learning, you retain more, apply more, and grow faster in your IT career.

Key Takeaways

• ACI Learning’s Skill Labs now feature interactive hardware simulation labs—no extra equipment needed

• Labs are exploratory, encouraging trial, discovery, and real-world decision-making

• Simulations prepare you for CompTIA A+ certification and beyond

• Learn in an immersive environment that mirrors the IT workplace

• Practice and master essential IT skills—all within the ACI Learning platform

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