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of learners will remember course material in an experiential setting, compared to just 5% in traditional learning.
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Learn by doing, the Practice Labs way

Practice Labs builds, hosts and maintains virtual labs for learners to practice their digital and IT skills within a safe, live-lab environment. We know how hands on practice provides experience and accelerates skill development. Over 1.4 million users have used Practice Labs to reinforce IT capability.
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Our secret lies in our winning combination of hands-on labs and top-tier video content, helping our students to forge a path towards expertise and success. We go beyond theory, our Practice Labs immerse students in practical, real-world scenarios that empower them to conquer any challenge with confidence.
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How can Practice 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.
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Academic

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 Practice Labs with ACI learning can revolutionize your IT education and boost your students' employability.

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Business

With the rise of technology-focused businesses, the demands on IT departments are growing. The days of primarily handling help desk inquiries and enhancing user experience are gone.

Continuous upgrading of existing applications is now essential. However, IT professionals must carefully evaluate the potential negative effects on current systems before implementing any updates. Alarmingly, the brief period between a new release announcement and its actual deployment can expose your business to exploitation by hackers. Malicious actors may launch denial of service attacks, introduce ransomware, compromise sensitive data, or in severe instances, completely paralyze your business operations.

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Public sector

Public sector organizations and governments leverage technology to deliver services in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

To optimize workflows, seamless integration of these technologies becomes imperative, and the responsibility lies with IT departments to accomplish this. Furthermore, regular updates are necessary for existing applications, requiring IT engineers to ensure a smooth implementation that avoids any negative impact on current systems.

At our company, we offer a solution to address these challenges. We can enhance the skill set of your IT personnel, improve the digital and Microsoft Office proficiency of your staff members, and support the re-skilling efforts of individuals in the military and correctional facilities. By providing practical IT experience, we empower these individuals to enhance their employment prospects as they reintegrate into the job market.

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Self learners

An IT career offers both fulfillment and financial rewards, especially considering the significant global shortages of IT and cybersecurity skills. This makes it an opportune time to explore career options in this field.

Unlike other disciplines, theoretical knowledge alone can only take you so far in the IT industry. To develop a deeper understanding, hands-on practice within a live, real-world IT environment is crucial. Employers value practical experience and applied knowledge when seeking candidates.

This is precisely where our Practice Labs solution excels. It provides you with the hands-on experience and practical knowledge that employers desire, allowing you to demonstrate your proficiency in real-world IT scenarios.

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Partners

Some of our partners opt to white-label our Practice Lab platform, but the majority choose to utilize our Practice Labs in conjunction with their own content — either bundling our off-the-shelf titles or working with us to create bespoke live-lab solutions for their customers.

Do you develop your own IT training content? Could our Practice Lab Environment benefit your customers and their users? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more

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Academic

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 Practice Labs with ACI learning can revolutionize your IT education and boost your students' employability.

Learn more

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Business

With the rise of technology-focused businesses, the demands on IT departments are growing. The days of primarily handling help desk inquiries and enhancing user experience are gone.

Continuous upgrading of existing applications is now essential. However, IT professionals must carefully evaluate the potential negative effects on current systems before implementing any updates. Alarmingly, the brief period between a new release announcement and its actual deployment can expose your business to exploitation by hackers. Malicious actors may launch denial of service attacks, introduce ransomware, compromise sensitive data, or in severe instances, completely paralyze your business operations.

Learn more

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Public sector

Public sector organizations and governments leverage technology to deliver services in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

To optimize workflows, seamless integration of these technologies becomes imperative, and the responsibility lies with IT departments to accomplish this. Furthermore, regular updates are necessary for existing applications, requiring IT engineers to ensure a smooth implementation that avoids any negative impact on current systems.

At our company, we offer a solution to address these challenges. We can enhance the skill set of your IT personnel, improve the digital and Microsoft Office proficiency of your staff members, and support the re-skilling efforts of individuals in the military and correctional facilities. By providing practical IT experience, we empower these individuals to enhance their employment prospects as they reintegrate into the job market.

Learn more

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Self learners

An IT career offers both fulfillment and financial rewards, especially considering the significant global shortages of IT and cybersecurity skills. This makes it an opportune time to explore career options in this field.

Unlike other disciplines, theoretical knowledge alone can only take you so far in the IT industry. To develop a deeper understanding, hands-on practice within a live, real-world IT environment is crucial. Employers value practical experience and applied knowledge when seeking candidates.

This is precisely where our Practice Labs solution excels. It provides you with the hands-on experience and practical knowledge that employers desire, allowing you to demonstrate your proficiency in real-world IT scenarios.

Learn more

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Partners

Some of our partners opt to white-label our Practice Lab platform, but the majority choose to utilize our Practice Labs in conjunction with their own content — either bundling our off-the-shelf titles or working with us to create bespoke live-lab solutions for their customers.

Do you develop your own IT training content? Could our Practice Lab Environment benefit your customers and their users? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more
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What are Practice Labs?

Practice in live, not simulated, virtual IT labs aligned with certifications from leading vendors such as CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco and VMware. We build and deliver skill-based labs too, working with subject matter experts in key topics.
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Cybersecurity

Navigate real-world cyber threats in a controlled and interactive environment.
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Cloud-based technologies

Explore and master cutting-edge cloud computing tools and techniques for scalable and efficient data management and application deployment.
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Operating systems

Dive deep into various OS functionalities, gain practical insights, and develop proficiency in managing and optimizing system resources for enhanced performance and security.
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System administration

Acquire hands-on expertise in deploying, configuring, and managing complex network systems and infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and robust security.
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IT infrastructure

Gain practical skills in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable IT infrastructures, ensuring efficient operations and seamless connectivity across diverse systems and devices.
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Digital literacy

Navigate the digital landscape with confidence, enabling them to effectively leverage technology for communication, information access, and personal growth.
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“Students in our program can access Practice Labs anytime from anywhere and are provided with various scenarios where they can practice configuring real equipment. This helps build confidence as they prepare to enter the job market.”

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