Career Academy's Hands-On Real LIVE Practice-Labs allow you to experience practical application of course concepts in authentic environments without purchasing expensive software or equipment. Try out your new skills as you learn!

The A+ Practice-Lab will provide you with the necessary platform to gain hands on skills in Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems.

By completing the lab tasks you will improve your practical skills in configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Vista and Microsoft Windows XP opearting systems. Becoming proficient in these tasks will also help you understand the objectives and competencies required by the CompTIA Network + certification exam.

Using the devices in your Real Practice-Lab you will be able to carry out the detailed tasks defined within the lab portal or simply use it as a sandbox environment to implement your own scenarios. One of the key benefits to the Real Practice-Lab service is the ability to test and configure different options in a safe working environment. You are actively encouraged to push the boundaries, if something does go wrong you can simply reset your devices and start again. Learning from your mistakes is a highly valuable exercise in developing your skills.

Using the Real Practice-Lab to its full potential will help you develop your skills in becoming a engineer or help you develop your current skill level in networking technologies. Once you have used the lab for either 25 / 50 or 100 hours we will acknowledge this achievement by issuing you a certificate. This can be validated by potential employers or managers alike, proving your abilities in the fundamentals of operating systems and applications.