This article outlines the learning experience for project-based labs and how users can access the feature.
Note:
- Project-based labs are only available to Udemy Business Pro users.
- Learn about in-course labs.
Table of Contents
- What are project-based labs?
- How to access project-based labs
- Completing project-based labs over a period of time
- End a workspace session
What are 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.
- Learn more about labs and workspaces.
- If you are interested in learning more about project-based labs, please reach out to our support team.
How to access project-based labs
Step 1: Navigate to project-based labs
You can access project-based labs in three different ways.
Access labs from the Explore menu
- In the top navigation, hover over Explore to access the drop-down menu where you can see all the features available with a Pro account, including project-based labs.
- Click Labs, which will bring you to the labs landing page where you’ll find all available project-based labs.
3. To start a project-based lab, click Start practicing.
Access labs for a specific topic
If you have a specific topic in mind:
1. Type the topic in the search bar from your logged-in home screen.
Note: Both courses and relevant project-based labs will appear in the search results:
2. Use the right arrow button to scroll through the carousel of lab results.
3. To start a project-based lab, click Start practicing.
Access labs from the My learning page
To access labs from your My learning page, click on the Labs tab, then click Explore labs.
You’ll be brought to the project-based labs landing page, where you'll find all available project-based labs.
On the landing page:
- To refine your search, type in a topic or keyword to the search bar, or click on a category radio button and/or a popular topic.
- To choose a lab project, click Start practicing on any project-based lab listed on the right to begin learning.
Step 2: Select a lab mode
We offer multiple modes for project-based labs. Modes allow you to choose what level of guidance you want to receive when engaging in hands-on practice activities.
Step 3: Launch a workspace
After selecting the lab mode, click on the Launch workspace button either in the top right corner, or within the lab’s project assignment to open the workspace associated with the lab.
Completing project-based labs over a period of time
Lab projects can be completed over a period of time depending on the lab’s project expiration time.
- Learn how to schedule learning calendar events for labs while accessing Udemy Business on a browser.
To locate the project expiration time, select a lab and scroll to the Lab scenario section.
To leave a lab project and save your progress, click the back arrow or click the End button at the top of the lab’s task page.
You will receive a notification prompting you to end or leave your lab project. Select Leave lab if you wish to save your progress.
- Note: If you select End lab before you’ve completed it, you will lose any progress you’ve made to this point.
To return to a lab project you have previously started, navigate to the Labs page following the instructions outlined above. On the Labs page, you’ll see a list of started project-based labs available and the time remaining before they expire.
End a workspace session
To end a workspace session, click End at the top of the page.
- Note: Ending a workspace instance will reset the workspace; all data will be cleared and won't be saved. This action can't be undone.