Mastering IT technical skills with virtual training labs
What are Skill Labs?
Practice in live, not simulated, virtual IT labs aligned with certifications from leading vendors. We build and deliver skill-based labs too, working with subject matter experts in key topics.
Leading vendors- Cisco
- CompTIA
- Microsoft
- VMware
- and more
Real environments for real results
ACI Learning offers over 3,000 Skill Labs, including popular ones like A+, Security+, and Network+, accessible as part of an ITPro subscription for individual learners, or through myACI Learn for team-based training. Skill Labs can also seamlessly integrate into your existing IT curriculum, providing hands-on learning that elevates the educational experience. Learn more about partnering with ACI Learning.
How can Skill Labs help you and your organization?
Career development
Our labs are designed to help you master new competencies, hone your skills, and realize your ambitions for career advancement.
Exam readiness
Be at the top of your game whilst studying for an exam or gaining an IT certification in leading technologies. Our solution helps you deepen your understanding, gain confidence and test your hands-on practical skills before you sit for an exam.
Employee development
We help businesses increase the productiveness of their IT employees and reduce risk to business-critical IT systems.
Validate learning
You can now download challenge question results with watermarks to certify, acknowledge, and reward training.
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Real virtual machines
Unlike simulations, Skill Labs provide true virtual machine environments for practicing real-world cybersecurity techniques.
Auto-Scoring & LMS integration
Labs are equipped with auto-scoring for efficient assessment and seamless integration with existing Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Customization Options
White-glove service
Our team can create custom labs tailored to your specific training needs. (Used by 62% of our customers!)
Drag-and-drop Customization
Easily modify pre-built labs for a personalized learning experience.
Branding integration
Easily customize the lab interface to match your organization's branding guidelines. (Couple with customization feature)
In-Depth Learning
Malware creation & deployment
Labs walk you through crafting and deploying malware in a safe virtual environment, using real commands and tools.Nmap scanning
Practice essential techniques like network scanning to identify vulnerabilities.Step-by-step guidance
Labs can be run prescriptively, offering detailed instructions and screenshots for each step.Challenge questions
Reinforce learning through challenge questions that test your ability to replicate learned skills. Instructors have the ability to track progress and provide individual support.Instructor dashboard
Monitor user progress, identify potential cheating through screenshot comparisons, and ensure effective learning outcomes.Certification support
A large library of labs (796 transitioned, 315 deployed by year-end) is focused on popular certifications like CompTIA and Cisco, ensuring practical preparation for industry-recognized credentials. (Couple with In-depth learning)
Cybersecurity
Cloud-based technologies
Operating systems
System administration
IT infrastructure
Digital literacy
Improve your chances of success
With our ready-to-use platform, you can effortlessly provide your students with practical know-how, making them highly employable and work-ready. Our labs are constantly updated to keep up with the fast-paced world of technology, saving you time and effort. By offering your students access to real-world scenarios and the latest hardware and software, you can ensure they can hit the ground running in their IT careers.
Don't let the cost and complexity of creating your own lab environments hold you back. We're here to help. Reach out to us today and discover how Skill Labs with ACI learning can revolutionize your IT education and boost your students' employability.
Learn moreACI Learning Skill Labs empower your IT team to stay ahead in with the fast-paced changes – and challenges – in tech. With hands-on, real-world practice in a secure virtual environment, your employees can refine their cybersecurity skills, ensuring your organization is protected against the latest threats. The seamless LMS integration and auto-scoring features make it easy to track progress and ensure your team is continuously developing the skills needed to protect your business. Skill labs offer a real way for employers to assess and measure skills. Not seeing exactly what you need? More than 60 percent of our skill labs are custom built for our customers.
Learn moreIn the public sector, where cybersecurity is crucial, ACI Learning Skill Labs provide government and public service employees with practical training that goes beyond theoretical knowledge. The customizable labs allow you to tailor training to meet specific regulatory and security requirements, ensuring your team is equipped to safeguard sensitive information and respond effectively to potential threats.
Learn moreFor self-learners looking to advance their cybersecurity careers, ACI Learning Skill Labs offer an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a flexible, virtual environment. Whether you're preparing for certifications or enhancing your skills, the labs provide real-world scenarios and guided exercises that help you build confidence and proficiency, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
Learn moreACI Learning Skill Labs offer partners the ability to enhance their training programs with customizable, hands-on labs that align with their branding and educational goals. Whether you're a training provider or an educational institution, our labs can be seamlessly integrated into your existing offerings, enabling you to deliver high-quality, practical cybersecurity education that meets the demands of today's IT field.
Learn moreWith our ready-to-use platform, you can effortlessly provide your students with practical know-how, making them highly employable and work-ready. Our labs are constantly updated to keep up with the fast-paced world of technology, saving you time and effort. By offering your students access to real-world scenarios and the latest hardware and software, you can ensure they can hit the ground running in their IT careers.
Don't let the cost and complexity of creating your own lab environments hold you back. We're here to help. Reach out to us today and discover how Skill Labs with ACI learning can revolutionize your IT education and boost your students' employability.
Learn moreACI Learning Skill Labs empower your IT team to stay ahead in with the fast-paced changes – and challenges – in tech. With hands-on, real-world practice in a secure virtual environment, your employees can refine their cybersecurity skills, ensuring your organization is protected against the latest threats. The seamless LMS integration and auto-scoring features make it easy to track progress and ensure your team is continuously developing the skills needed to protect your business. Skill labs offer a real way for employers to assess and measure skills. Not seeing exactly what you need? More than 60 percent of our skill labs are custom built for our customers.
Learn moreIn the public sector, where cybersecurity is crucial, ACI Learning Skill Labs provide government and public service employees with practical training that goes beyond theoretical knowledge. The customizable labs allow you to tailor training to meet specific regulatory and security requirements, ensuring your team is equipped to safeguard sensitive information and respond effectively to potential threats.
Learn moreFor self-learners looking to advance their cybersecurity careers, ACI Learning Skill Labs offer an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a flexible, virtual environment. Whether you're preparing for certifications or enhancing your skills, the labs provide real-world scenarios and guided exercises that help you build confidence and proficiency, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
Learn moreACI Learning Skill Labs offer partners the ability to enhance their training programs with customizable, hands-on labs that align with their branding and educational goals. Whether you're a training provider or an educational institution, our labs can be seamlessly integrated into your existing offerings, enabling you to deliver high-quality, practical cybersecurity education that meets the demands of today's IT field.
Learn more