Validate tech skills and gain confidence with hands-on learning
Go beyond traditional skill development with interactive experiences designed to boost retention. Immediately apply knowledge in real-world practice scenarios.
Learn by doing
Turn passive learning into active engagement
Develop capabilities in key tech topics. Hands-on labs, sandboxes, and guided challenges put new skills to the test before it matters most.
Why hands-on learning matters
Practice, application, and repetition benefit teams. See the data behind it:
- More than half of technologists say labs and sandboxes are the most effective learning strategy, according to the 2025 Tech Skills Report.
- A study of 556 Pluralsight customers found that learners who used paths featuring assessments and labs improved their skill level by 72% in just 49 days.
- Pluralsight customer Kimberly-Clark saw tech skills improvements of 68% after learning with sandboxes and certification prep.
Strengthen skills with hands-on modalities
Labs
Build confidence and test skills in realistic environments. Complete tasks, take on common challenges, and get real-time feedback.
Sandboxes
Safely explore and ideate using the latest tech tools. Sandbox experiences offer independent, unguided practice without risk or added costs.
Instructor-led training (ILT)
Accelerate the learning curve to execute time-sensitive initiatives. ILT courses, academies, and hackathons customize learning to your goals.
Meet Iris
Streamline learning with an AI assistant by your side
Personalize learning recommendations, get in-the-moment guidance, and enable faster progress with AI assistance directly in the Pluralsight platform. Pair hands-on learning experiences with Iris for extra support.