ABOUT SKILLABLE

Skillable Challenges leverage a learning methodology we call “challenge-centric learning.” Put simply, we believe people learn best while doing. Learners must have real-world, hands-on learning experiences to master new skills and have confidence working in production environments. For more on this concept, read our whitepaper, A Case for Challenge-Centric Learning.

While labs are part of many traditional classes and online courses, all too often learners finish a lab then ask “ok, I’m finished, but what did I just do? And when would I need to do that?” 

Following step-by-step procedures doesn’t result in solidifying new concepts. Technologists must have the opportunity to genuinely do the work. To struggle with new constructs and determine new methods to solve problems, with guidance and remediation at the appropriate times. 

Without realistic hands-on experience in a safe environment, newly learned skills fade and learners fail to reach the level of skills and confidence necessary to reach their potential. The journey is as important as the outcome and these truths drive us to continually innovate our platform through Skillable Challenges.

Delivering hands-on labs at scale is extremely complex. So complex that lab hosting companies are so focused on providing “labs that work,” that they rarely get a chance to consider ways to provide “labs that teach.” 

Traditional labs give learners a place to try things following a step-by-step procedure. Skillable Challenges increase the pace of skilling and user confidence through a scored hands-on environment that drives an “assess > guide > validate” cycle based on the outcomes of their performance.

Learners acquire new skills and confidence faster, resulting in faster adoption, better utilization and stronger loyalty to your organization or products.