Workspaces (Udemy Business Pro)

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
  • Step 1: Navigate to project-based labs
  • Step 2: Select a lab mode
  • Step 3: Launch a workspace
• 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

1. 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.
2. 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: 

1. 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.
2. 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.

• Learn how to select the best mode for you. 

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.

This article outlines how you can access workspaces in Udemy Business courses.

Please note: Workspaces are only available to Udemy Business Pro users.

How to access courses with workspaces

To find which courses offer workspaces, please follow the steps below:

1. Search for a topic and then navigate to the left-hand panel.

2. Select Features or Hands-on Practice and click Workspaces.

Learners can enhance their learning experience by completing real-world, hands-on activities in workspaces. This article includes important information and restrictions about workspace sessions on Udemy Business. 

Workspace session timelines

In order to conserve resources, workspaces have session timers depending on the type of workspace:

• Data Science: 14 days
• Development: 3 hours
• Cloud: 3 hours

At the end of the session, any running resources will be stopped. Please note that in such cases any progress made in the workspace or data entered will not be saved. 

• Learners can see the remaining time on their session next to the workspace control buttons at the top when working on their lab.

• When there are 3 hours remaining in any lab, learners will see an hour and minute countdown of their remaining time to complete the lab.
• Learners will be notified when there is 30 minutes left in their session. After the 30 minute timeframe, all lab progress will be lost.

If you wish to take the workspace session again, you will need to start a new session. 

Workspace session restrictions

Do not add private and sensitive information: do not put any private company information (such as proprietary code) or any sensitive information (such as passwords) into the Workspaces.

Workspaces will expire in approximately 4 weeks after launch: after 4 weeks time, the workspace may be terminated when the limit is reached. As long as the budget limit has not been reached, you will be able to relaunch the workspace.

This article outlines how you can interact with workspaces in Udemy Business courses.

Please note: Workspaces are only available to Udemy Business Pro users.

What is workspaces?

Workspaces is a feature that helps learners become more proficient by engaging in real-world, hands-on activities designed by top instructors. Workspaces are provided for you to get hands-on learning while you take the course.

Which Udemy Business courses on data science have workspaces?

Workspaces is currently available in the following courses:

• 2021 Complete Python Bootcamp: From Zero to Hero in Python
• Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp with R
• Python A-Z™: Python For Data Science With Real Exercises!
• R Programming for Statistics and Data Science 2021

How to access workspaces

Users who have access to the workspaces beta can follow the steps below:

1. Click on the Workspaces tab in the course player. NOTE: The Workspaces tab is only available in the courses above.
2. Click Launch to open the Data Science Workspace. This will open R Studio or Jupyter Notebook. 
3. In R Studio or Jupyter Notebook, you can practice your skills while following along the course. 
4. Share any comments or feedback by clicking Leave Feedback.

We want you to use the workspaces to learn and have set the limits to provide sufficient opportunity to practice. By using the data science workspaces you agree to these guidelines.

Workspace sessions and restrictions

Review important information about workspace sessions and restrictions on Udemy.

This article outlines how you can interact with workspaces in Udemy Business courses.

Please note: Workspaces are only available to Udemy Business Pro users.

What is workspaces?

Workspaces is a feature that helps learners become more proficient by engaging in real-world, hands-on activities designed by top instructors. Workspaces are provided for you to get hands-on learning while you take the course. 

Which Udemy Business courses on IT have workspaces?

Review how you can find Udemy Business courses that include workspaces.

How to access workspaces

Users who have access to the workspaces can follow the steps below:

1. Click on the Workspaces tab in the course player. NOTE: The Workspaces tab is only available in the courses above.
2. Click Launch to open the AWS workspace. This will open the AWS Management Console in Amazon Web Services. 
3. In the AWS Management Console, you can practice your skills while following along the course. 
4. You can Pause or End instance in the course player. Share any comments or feedback by clicking Leave Feedback.

Workspace session timeouts

Please note that workspaces will time out after three hours. When this happens, there is a period where the workspace will time out, or be put 'to sleep'. When this occurs you may see an error notification similar to below. If the workspace times out, please pause and resume the workspace.

Resource limit

Workspaces have a budget limit on available resources. When the resource limit is reached, the session may be terminated, and an error message similar to the one below will be displayed.

The ‘AWS sandbox is no longer available’ message

The ‘AWS sandbox is no longer available’ message indicates that the resource budget limit has been reached. If you wish to continue using that workspace, you will need to set up your own AWS account by clicking the ‘Signup’ button below the message.

We want you to use the workspaces to learn and have set the limits to provide sufficient opportunity to practice. By using IT workspaces you agree to the guidelines here and here.

Workspace sessions and restrictions

Some services are restricted: Workspaces allow you to access most of the functionality of a full AWS account. But some services are restricted (IE: IAM, larger instance types.) If you try to launch a restricted service, you will see a permissions error. If there is a service that you’d like to use please let us know.

• Review more important information about workspace sessions and restrictions on Udemy.

This article outlines how you can interact with workspaces in Udemy Business  courses.

Please note: Workspaces are only available to Udemy Business Pro users.

What is a workspace?

A workspace is a virtual, technical environment, which helps learners become more proficient by enabling them to practice real-world, hands-on activities designed by top instructors. Workspaces are provided for users to get hands-on learning while they take the course. 

Which Udemy Business courses have Azure workspaces?

Workspaces are currently available for the following Azure courses:

• AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam Prep - MAY 2022
• AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Exam Certification 2021
• AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure - MAY 2022
• Exam AZ-305 - Designing Azure Infrastructure Solutions 2022

How to access Azure workspaces

Users who have access to workspaces can follow the steps below:

1. Once you have enrolled in one of the above listed courses, click on the Workspaces tab in the course player. NOTE: The workspaces tab is only available in the Azure courses listed above.

2. Then click on the Launch button to open the workspace. The Azure workspace credentials window will open.

3. Next, click on the Open workspace button.

4. You will see a Microsoft login window. Copy the username from the credentials window and paste it here and click the Next button.

5. Copy the password from the credentials window and paste it underneath Enter Password. Then click the Sign In button.

After you have entered the credentials, the Azure workspace will open.

To end the workspace instance, either close the Azure workspace or click on the End button in the Udemy Business course player. You can also share any comments or feedback by clicking the Report Issue button.

Workspace sessions 

Please note that workspaces are only available for three hours. After three hours the workspace will end. You can create a new workspace, however, in case you would like to practice hands-on skills. 

If you have launched a workspace and have been idle for at least 30 minutes, you will be asked if you would like to extend or end your session.

Resource limit

Workspaces have a budget limit on available resources. When the resource limit is reached, the session may be terminated. 

Workspace sessions and restrictions

Some services are restricted: Workspaces allow you to access most of the functionality of a full Azure account. But some services are restricted (IE: IAM, larger instance types.) If you try to launch a restricted service, you will see a permissions error. If there is a service that you’d like to use please let us know.

• Review more important information about workspace sessions and restrictions on Udemy.