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The Complete Guide to Virtual IT Labs for Education Leaders

Unlock the Future of Software Training with Virtual IT Labs!

Discover how Virtual IT Labs are transforming software education and training. This comprehensive guide from Heropa equips education leaders, training managers, and IT professionals with the insights and strategies needed to deliver scalable, immersive, and effective training experiences. Whether you’re building your own platform or evaluating vendors, this guide helps you make informed decisions and maximize impact.

What you’ll learn:

  • What Virtual IT Labs Are
    Understand the core components and types of virtual labs, including sandbox environments, simulation labs, and integrated learning platforms.
  • Strategic Benefits for Training Leaders
    Learn how virtual labs enhance learning outcomes, reduce costs, and provide scalable, flexible training solutions.
  • Build vs. Buy Decision Framework
    Evaluate the pros and cons of building your own platform versus purchasing a solution, with practical guidance on budgeting, integration, and long-term goals.
  • Implementation Best Practices
    Get step-by-step advice on deploying virtual IT labs, onboarding learners, managing administration, and ensuring ongoing support.
  • Maximizing Training Impact
    Discover how to create engaging learning experiences, build learner communities, and use analytics to continuously improve training programs.
  • Actionable Next Steps
    A checklist for education leaders to evaluate needs, choose the right platform, and drive excellence in software training.
Guide to Virtual IT Labs for Education Leaders

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OVERVIEW & FEATURES

Get an overview of the simple, all-in-one virtual labs platform

Instructor-led training at its best.

Access hands-on lab environments from anywhere, with no installation required

Efficiently manage lab deployment with reusable blueprints

Offer dedicated environments for self-paced hands-on experiences

Robust dashboards and reports to make informed decisions and demonstrate impact

Distribute app credentials to learners for a seamless lab experience

Issue training credits for prepaid access to training with maximum flexibility

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TEAM

Discover how training teams use Heropa to engage learners and improve training ROI

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USE HEROPA FOR

Deliver instructor-led training and monitor learner progress with hands-on labs in real-time

Offer guided, self-paced training experiences where learners can get hands-on with your software

Easily create tailored, hands-on demo & POC environments, with in-built monitoring and cost control

Run workshops and events with confidence with simple and reliable access to hands-on labs

Quickly spin up sandbox environments that replicate production for Development, QA and troubleshooting

Unlock innovation using pre-configured hands-on lab environments with maximum flexibility

Help partners succeed with advanced tools to manage partners and fuel their growth

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Discover the latest on virtual labs, product news, and more

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A guide to key terms relating to virtual hands-on labs

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