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Why leading teams choose CloudLabs over Pluralsight
for hands-on labs, technical training, and cloud upskilling
CloudLabs is a hands-on lab platform trusted by 500+ enterprises, educational institutions, training providers, ISVs, and cloud distributors to deliver technical training, cloud upskilling, certification programs, and real-world hands-on learning experiences.
Teams use CloudLabs to build and deliver browser-based, multi-cloud labs across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud, with the flexibility to launch ready-to-deploy labs or create fully customized environments aligned with their learning objectives, certification paths, and business needs.
Beyond hands-on labs, CloudLabs combines AI-powered lab creation with CloudLabs Cosmos, advanced reporting and analytics, instructor monitoring through Shadow VM, LMS integrations, cloud cost optimization controls, and end-to-end managed services, giving organizations everything they need to create, deliver, and scale hands-on technical learning from a single platform.
CloudLabs redefining success
Most trusted lab provider for global ISVs, enterprises, educational institutions, & ed-tech companies of all sizes
- Microsoft
- MIT
- IBM
- Accenture
- Capgemini
- Columbia University
- Tech Mahindra
- Infosys
- University of Washington
- Palo Alto Networks
- Deakin University
- Kyndryl
- Cognizant
- Databricks
- Simplilearn
- Datadog
- Check Point
- Seneca Polytechnic
- Sophos
- Red Hat
- Udacity
- Cloudera
- BCIT
- VMware
- Trainocate
- Axonius
- Netskope
- Barracuda
Trusted by enterprises, technology vendors, and global services organizations
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5M+
Labs Provisioned
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1M+
Participants Supported
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60+
Technology Domains
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10+ Years
Delivering Hands-On Learning and Assessment Experiences
Why choose CloudLabs over Pluralsight?
A side-by-side look at the capabilities that matter most for hands-on learning, technical training, and cloud labs
Capability
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CloudLabs Key Capabilities
Here's why organizations choose CloudLabs over Pluralsight for hands-on learning, technical training, and cloud labs.
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Browser-Based Access
Launch and run hands-on labs directly in any modern web browser without software installation, plugins, or device configuration.
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True Multi-Cloud Infrastructure
Deploy hands-on labs and cloud sandboxes across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud from a single platform with a consistent learner experience and unified billing visibility.
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AI Lab Builder – CloudLabs Cosmos
Author, test, and operate AI-powered cloud labs from a single workspace. Transform a plain-English brief into a CloudLabs-ready lab bundle with generated infrastructure, live portal drift detection, and always-on AI agents.
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Custom Labs on Demand
Create fully customized labs tailored to your technical training programs, certification paths, cloud learning initiatives, product training, proof-of-concept environments, and business-specific workflows. CloudLabs experts design, build, and maintain every environment to meet your unique requirements.
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Hands-on Product Demos, Trials & POCs
Build interactive product demonstrations, guided evaluations, self-service trials, and proof-of-concept environments that help learners, customers, and prospects gain practical experience through real-world hands-on scenarios.
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Instructor Monitoring with Shadow VM
Give instructors real-time visibility into learner environments to provide guidance, troubleshoot issues, and support users without interrupting their learning experience.
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Works with Your Existing Learning Ecosystem
Integrate seamlessly with Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, Brightspace, Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Microsoft Entra ID, and Okta through LTI 1.1, LTI 1.3, REST APIs, and webhooks.
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Cloud Cost Optimization Controls
Reduce cloud spending with Auto Stop VMs, Auto Delete VMs, Idle VM Detection, per-user budget controls, scheduling policies, and predictable monthly billing across supported cloud providers.
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End-to-End Managed Services
From environment setup and customization to ongoing operations and 24/7 learner support, CloudLabs helps organizations deploy, manage, and scale hands-on learning programs with confidence.
Why Organizations Choose CloudLabs
Discover how CloudLabs helps organizations streamline lab operations, reduce manual effort, and deliver impactful hands-on experiences at scale.
AI Lab Builder
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CloudLabs Cosmos
Author, test, and operate AI-powered labs from a single workspace. Turn a plain-English brief into a CloudLabs-ready lab bundle with generated infrastructure templates, lab guides, and validation scripts. Verify instructions against live cloud portals, streamline review workflows, and leverage AI agents to help maintain and operate labs at scale.
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Start with a CloudLabs POC
Evaluate Your Lab Setup Before You Scale
Test real use cases, align the environment to your training programs, and reduce rollout risk with expert-led support from day one.
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Test Real Use Cases
Run your actual training and certification workflows with CloudLabs hands-on labs before final deployment.
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Build the Right Environment
Let CloudLabs experts help you configure the right lab setup based on your exact requirements.
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Run Pilot Programs
Launch your labs with internal teams or selected users and gather actionable feedback.
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Ensure Performance & Scale
Evaluate overall performance, integrations, and scalability commitments at an early stage.
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Reduce Setup Risks
Identify gaps and optimize workflows with our team before rolling out to larger audiences.
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Get Guided Support
Receive hands-on assistance for setup, automation, and troubleshooting at every step.
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