Hands-on labs

Hands-on labs are interactive, browser-based learning environments where users can experiment with real technologies in real-world scenarios. Unlike static tutorials or theoretical training, hands-on labs provide learners with instant access to tools, code, and environments—so they can explore, test, and build with confidence.

These labs are often used in developer education, product marketing, sales engineering, and customer onboarding to make advanced software approachable and engaging.

Why use hands-on labs?

• Boost product adoption - Help users understand and apply your technology quickly by showing—not just telling—them how it works in context.
• Accelerate learning - Learners get direct access to the tools they’re being trained on, which speeds up comprehension and boosts retention.
• Drive measurable engagement - Trackable metrics and progress insights show how users interact with your content, making it easier to optimize experiences.
• Reduce friction
  Eliminate complex setup steps and allow users to access real tools through their browser, instantly and reliably.
• Showcase real-world use cases - Simulate actual environments and workflows that demonstrate the value of your product in practical situations.
• Create reusable content - Once built, hands-on labs can be reused across marketing, sales, and training—scaling education and engagement without added complexity.

What makes Instruqt hands-on labs different?

Instruqt is the leading platform for creating hands-on labs that go beyond traditional demos or sandbox environments. With Instruqt, businesses can create powerful, interactive content that brings their technology to life.

• Realistic, customizable experiences - Create scenarios that match your product’s real-world applications, from simple tutorials to complex infrastructure deployments.
• No setup required - Users launch straight into labs via their browser—no downloads or installs needed. Perfect for live demos, POCs, and self-guided trials.
• Flexible formats - Deliver your labs live, self-paced, or in hybrid formats—ideal for workshops, events, or evergreen training.
• Collaborative creation tools - Build, version, and manage labs with integrated code workflows, GitHub sync, and real-time collaboration.
• Analytics and insights - Get clear, actionable data on usage, engagement, and performance to continuously improve your content.

Use cases for hands-on labs

• Technical product marketing - Build demand with gated, SEO-optimized labs that let developers try your product before they buy.
• Sales enablement & POCs - Equip sales engineers with instant, high-impact environments that demonstrate product value in minutes.
• Developer training & onboarding - Help users and teams build confidence fast with hands-on learning that scales from individuals to enterprise rollouts.
• Workshops & events - Run smooth, high-quality live sessions with instructor tools, real-time dashboards, and collaborative controls.

Who uses hands-on labs?

Hands-on labs are essential for:

• Developer-first companies introducing cutting-edge tools
• Sales engineers running personalized demos and proofs of value
• Education teams delivering scalable product training
• Marketers creating immersive campaigns that stand out

Instruqt’s mission with hands-on labs

At Instruqt, our goal is to empower software companies to simplify product adoption through real, hands-on experiences. We make it easier for developers to discover, try, and master advanced software—one lab at a time.