This article outlines our lab and workspace features.
- Note: Labs and workspaces are only available to Udemy Business Pro users.
- See frequently asked questions regarding labs.
What are labs?
Labs are hands-on learning experiences that give learners the opportunity to put knowledge into action. By working through tasks or projects in a technical workspace, users move beyond theory to real application.
Each lab also comes with a dedicated companion workspace, providing a safe, risk-free environment where users can practice and refine their skills at their own pace.
What are workspaces?
A workspace is the virtual, technical environment where a learner practices hands-on activities.
- Learn more about workspaces.
-
Note: Review important information about workspace sessions and restrictions on Udemy.
What types of labs are available
Udemy currently offers two types of lab experiences.
Project-based labs
Project-based labs are a standalone learning experience that allows learners to apply their skills by completing authentic, real-world projects using a companion workspace.
With project-based labs:
- Projects are framed in the context of real-world scenarios.
- Modes allow learners to choose the level of guidance they want to receive while completing a project.
- Automated Lab Review (ALR), available in Guided Challenge mode for select labs, provides learners with real-time, specific, and actionable feedback on their work.
Learn more about project-based labs and how to access them.
In-course labs
With in-course labs, users can apply what they’re learning through guided tasks, embedded in their Udemy courses and completed in secure, pre-configured environments.
With in-course labs, learners get:
- Seamless video-to-lab integration that helps connect theory with practice.
- Real-time practice of lab lessons using secure tailor-made workspaces.
-
Resource files like sample datasets, setup instructions, and documentation to support learning.
Learn more about in-course labs and how to access them.