Train. Compete. Win $500.

April just became your unfair advantage.

After a high-energy January challenge that saw learners stack serious minutes and real certification progress, we’re bringing it back—bigger, sharper, and perfectly timed for Q2 momentum.

The ACI Learning April Training Challenge is simple:

Train throughout April. Log the most minutes. Win a $500 gift card.

No registration. No extra steps. Just consistent training that moves your career forward.

Whether you're building toward Security+, leveling up to CySA+, pushing into CEH, or simply staying sharp in IT and cybersecurity, this challenge turns your daily study sessions into measurable momentum.

👉 Start training and stack your minutes today: https://try.acilearning.com/training-challenge/

What’s the April Training Challenge?

Think of this as a simple, powerful way to turn learning into a habit—with a little friendly competition mixed in.

Here’s how it works:

• ⏱ Every training minute counts
• 🎯 All ecommerce learners are automatically entered
• 🏆 The learner with the most total minutes by April 30 wins a $500 gift card

Short daily sessions?
Long deep-focus study blocks?

Every minute adds up.

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Why This Matters (Now and Beyond)

This challenge isn’t just about April—it’s about long-term momentum.

Skills Are the New Currency

Employers continue shifting toward skills-based hiring, especially in IT and cybersecurity. What you can do matters more than where you learned it. Building verifiable, real-world skills keeps you competitive in a rapidly changing job market.

If you want a deeper breakdown of how to evaluate high-impact training in today’s market, this guide walks through what “good” really looks like now:

👉 The Ultimate Guide to Choosing IT & Cybersecurity Training in 2026

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Learning Is Career Infrastructure

Training isn’t optional anymore. It’s how professionals advance, pivot, and stay relevant. Continuous learning is becoming part of how careers are built—not just maintained.

And with new certifications, AI-focused labs, and updated cybersecurity paths launching this year, there’s never been a better time to stay current.

Curious what’s new (and what’s coming)?

👉 Your Guide to ACI Learning’s New Courses, Labs, and What’s Next

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Consistency Beats Cramming

Small, consistent training sessions outperform occasional marathon study days. The learners who win long-term are the ones who show up regularly.

If you’re building toward a layered certification roadmap—starting with Security+ and specializing later—this kind of steady practice is exactly what prevents knowledge gaps and improves pass rates.

Translation?

The minutes you invest now compound later.

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The Leaderboard: Friendly Competition Returns

We’ll keep things motivating with weekly leaderboard updates throughout April.

Each update will include:

• 📊 An anonymized look at the top learners
• 📈 How the competition is trending
• 🔥 A reminder that it’s never too late to jump in

Think of it as a public progress check—without the pressure.

Check out the leaderboard updates here throughout the month:
👉 https://try.acilearning.com/training-challenge/

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Why Participate?

Because you’re already putting in the work—this just amplifies it.

By participating, you’ll:

• Strengthen your learning habit
• Make measurable progress toward certifications
• Stay motivated with friendly competition
• Get a shot at a $500 gift card just for training

No extra steps. No additional commitment. Just consistent progress.

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Ready to Stack Your Minutes?

Q2 is the perfect time to reset and build momentum.

Log your minutes.
Watch your skills grow.
Finish April stronger than you started.

👉 Start training now and make it count:
https://try.acilearning.com/training-challenge/

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Fine Print

Challenge runs April 1–30. Winner is determined by total training minutes logged during the challenge period. All ecommerce learners are automatically entered. Leaderboard stats are anonymized.

Winner must agree to provide a testimonial and/or short statement about their experience to claim the prize.

We will monitor activity and reserve the right to disqualify users flagged as “gaming the challenge” or engaging in unfair activity.

Gift card terms apply.