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CollegePro Skill Labs

Get hands-on labs purpose-built for your IT and cybersecurity programs

CollegePro offers standardized hands-on practice across your program — easy to adopt, simple to integrate, and built to scale.

CollegePro offers a shared, program-wide practical layer that faculty can integrate across multiple courses each term, ensuring every course includes the most effective form of learning—doing.

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Make it your own.

CollegePro can be customized to your program

A standardized framework with built-in flexibility

Every institution serves a unique student population and regional workforce. CollegePro allows you to tailor term-aligned lab sets to give your students the skills and competencies that matter most.

CollegePro provides a common foundation for your program, while giving faculty the ability to adapt to their specific course needs—without increasing workloads or overhauling curriculum.

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Provide hands-on experiences that allow students to explore cybersecurity, IT, and digital forensics in a safe, controlled environment.

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Make hands-on labs a core part of your program—effortlessly.

College Pro aligns hands-on practice to core IT and cybersecurity concepts commonly taught in the first four terms, creating a consistent skills framework across your program.

With ready-made, term-aligned lab sets, College Pro helps institutions deliver consistent, scalable, job-ready learning—while supporting faculty and simplifying program operations.

With CollegePro you get:
  • Stronger alignment across courses and sections
  • Improved learning continuity across terms—without adding to instructor workload
  • Reduced inconsistency in student skill attainment
  • Auto-grading and progress monitoring so instructors save time and improve outcomes
  • Job-ready students with real-world experience—before they graduate

Custom Solutions

Tailored programs to meet the unique needs of academic institutions, ensuring graduates are ready to succeed in their chosen fields.

Labs for Every Core Course

Nearly every institution delivers a consistent set of core courses—Linux, Windows Server, A+, Security+, Networking, cloud fundamentals, Python, SQL, and more.

That’s why we built a robust library of hands-on labs and complete lab sets designed to fully align to these most fundamental, high-frequency courses.

With CollegePro, you can confidently standardize on a single lab partner—knowing there is something for every core skill in the curriculum, across IT, cybersecurity, and data foundations.

Top Courses We Support
  • Linux Administration Fundamentals
  • Windows Server Administration
  • Security+ (Cybersecurity Fundamentals)
  • Network+ (Networking Fundamentals)
  • Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
  • Python Programming Fundamentals
  • Advanced Python & Data Structures
  • SQL & Relational Database Fundamentals
  • Database Design & Management
  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals

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Cisco CCNA (200-301)

Labs Included:22
Designed to build CCNA-aligned networking skills through guided configuration practice, these labs progress from network fundamentals and IP addressing to VLANs, routing (including OSPF), NAT, DHCP, management services, security, QoS, and wireless—making them ideal for associate-level networking pathways.

CompTIA A+ (220-1201)

Labs Included:26
Designed to build hands-on hardware and network troubleshooting skills through guided simulations, these labs progress through common device replacements, connectivity setup, tool usage, and real-world troubleshooting tasks—making them ideal for A+ Core 1 prep and job-ready technical support pathways.

CompTIA A+ (220-1202)

Labs Included:30
Designed to build OS, security, and troubleshooting skills through guided practice, these labs progress from operating system installation and configuration to security controls, malware defense, mobile device support, operational procedures, and scripting concepts—making them ideal for A+ Core 2 prep and help desk technician pathways.

CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)

Labs Included:17
Designed to build Network+ aligned networking skills through guided practice, these labs progress from the OSI model and network architecture to addressing, routing and switching, monitoring, security concepts, and troubleshooting—making them ideal for Network+ preparation and core networking pathways.

CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)

Labs Included:17
Designed to build entry-level IT and tech support skills through guided practice, these labs progress from hardware and OS fundamentals to networking, virtualization, cloud concepts, basic programming and databases, and core security practices—making them ideal for early IT career, help desk, and foundational certification pathways.

Digital Literacy

Labs Included:18
Designed to build essential digital workplace skills through guided practice, these labs progress from basic hardware, operating systems, and networking concepts to safe web use and core Microsoft Office productivity tools—making them ideal for entry-level IT readiness and workforce skills pathways.

Front End Web Development

Labs Included:10
Designed to build foundational front-end development skills through guided practice, these labs progress from HTML5 and CSS3 fundamentals to building and debugging websites with JavaScript—making them ideal for introductory web development and digital product pathways.

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (ICND1 v3.0)

Labs Included:19
Designed to build Cisco device configuration and troubleshooting skills through guided practice, these labs progress from initial device setup and addressing to VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, routing protocols, ACLs, NAT, device management, and maintenance tools—making them ideal for foundational Cisco networking pathways.

Introduction to Networking Fundamentals

Labs Included:13
Designed to build foundational networking skills through guided practice, these labs progress from core network concepts and IP addressing to routing, DHCP, name resolution, VPN configuration, and TCP/IP troubleshooting tools—making them ideal for introductory networking and IT infrastructure pathways.

Introduction to Programming Using Python

Labs Included:25
Designed to build foundational Python skills through guided practice, the labs progress from core syntax and data handling to control flow, file operations, functions, and standard library usage—making them ideal for introductory programming, IT, cybersecurity, and data-focused pathways.

Introduction to Wireshark

Labs Included:8
Designed to build packet analysis skills through guided practice, these labs progress from Wireshark installation and configuration to capturing, filtering, and analyzing traffic and protocols—making them ideal for networking, troubleshooting, and security fundamentals pathways.

Networking Fundamentals

Labs Included:16
Designed to build practical networking and network security skills through guided practice, these labs progress from core protocols and models to NAT, firewalls, policy implementation, remote access, troubleshooting, and resiliency concepts—making them ideal for infrastructure and security-aware networking pathways.

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Why ACI Learning?

With tools that save time, hands-on labs that build career-ready skills, and insights that empower instructors, we help your institution stand out in a competitive academic world.

Hands-on Labs That Deliver Career-Ready Students

Prepare your students for real-world challenges with comprehensive Skill Labs—virtual sandbox environments that provide unmatched hands-on practice. These aren’t limited simulations; they allow students to interact with real systems, solve authentic problems, and build genuine skills.

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AI-Proof Integrity

Encourage skill-building and critical thinking while reducing reliance on AI.

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Real Results

Our labs are designed to give students practical experience that translates directly to career success.

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Hands-on Labs That Deliver Career-Ready Students

Prepare your students for real-world challenges with comprehensive Skill Labs—virtual sandbox environments that provide unmatched hands-on practice. These aren’t limited simulations; they allow students to interact with real systems, solve authentic problems, and build genuine skills.

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Learn More About Skill Labs

AI-Proof Integrity

Encourage skill-building and critical thinking while reducing reliance on AI.

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Real Results

Our labs are designed to give students practical experience that translates directly to career success.

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See why educators love ACI Skill Labs:

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500,000+

Learners Served

14+ Million

Lab Sessions

2,000+

Business Customers

10%

of Top National Colleges Use ACI Content

80%+

Industry-Leading Completion Rates

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Recognition & Awards

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“Career Development Solution of the Year” Designation in 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program
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ACI Learning Tech Academy Named U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Ambassador
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ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications verifying cybersecurity and data privacy best practices

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