{"id":91307,"date":"2023-10-09T03:52:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T09:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=91307"},"modified":"2024-03-07T17:49:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T12:19:13","slug":"guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Guided Lab vs Lab Challenges: Labs Comparison Guide [2024]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the realm of IT and technical training, hands-on experience is invaluable. It not only reinforces theoretical knowledge but also allows individuals to develop practical skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/library\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hands-on learning,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> two common approaches are <strong>Guided Labs and Lab Challenges.<\/strong> Both have their merits, but understanding their differences and knowing when to choose one over the other can significantly impact your learning journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we are going to see Guided labs and lab challenges, where to use them, and so on. <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dive in!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#Hands-on_Labs_An_Overview\" >Hands-on Labs: An Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#Hands-on_Labs_Types\" >Hands-on Labs: Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#Guided_Labs\" >Guided Labs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#Lab_Challenges\" >Lab Challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#Comparative_Analysis_Guided_Labs_vs_Lab_Challenges\" >Comparative Analysis: Guided Labs vs. Lab Challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#Guided_Labs_and_Lab_Challenges_Which_one_to_choose\" >Guided Labs and Lab Challenges: Which one to choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#How_to_access_Guided_Labs\" >How to access Guided Labs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#How_to_access_Challenge_Labs\" >How to access Challenge Labs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#What_can_you_learn_with_Hands-On_Challenge_Labs\" >What can you learn with Hands-On Challenge Labs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#Experience_Challenge_Labs_in_Action\" >Experience Challenge Labs in Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/guided-lab-vs-lab-challenges\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hands-on_Labs_An_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Hands-on Labs: An Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands-on labs offer real-time practical experience within cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and much more in a live manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get bored with tutorials and guides, you can spice up your learning process via hands-on labs. It lies as the best way to practice and experiment in a faster and better way. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To access the hands-on labs, you can just click on Start the lab, then the system launches all the required resources. You will be guided with a set of instructions to complete the labs successfully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our hands-on lab&#8217;s exclusive features such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Free Access to Hands-on Labs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Premium &amp; Premium+ Subscriptions provide complimentary access to our Hands-on Labs, eliminating concerns about installation and maintenance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guided Learning Experience: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefit from detailed instructions for specific certifications and courses, with user-friendly navigation and task completion guidance through Guided Labs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Explore Concepts and Test Skills: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy the freedom to explore concepts independently and test your skills with Lab Challenges, free from disruptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tailored Lab Selection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose labs based on your course or certification preparation, desired role, and your current learning level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diverse Cloud and DevOps Labs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore multiple labs covering Cloud and DevOps topics to learn more about our offerings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support for Various Cloud Environments: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access labs compatible with AWS, Azure, and GCP, catering to diverse cloud environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read : What are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hands-On Labs ?\u00a0<\/a> A beginner\u2019s guide to Hands-on Labs<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hands-on_Labs_Types\"><\/span><strong>Hands-on Labs: Types<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based upon the instructions, the hands-on labs were breakdown into two types:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guided labs or Instructor-led Hands-On Labs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this lab, the course instructor tutorial video, or article illustrates the steps to complete the AWS lab exercises. It is also termed as follow-along as you follow the provided instructions using your cloud account, such as an AWS free tier account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sandbox \/ Challenge Labs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-vs-sandbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandbox approach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a hosted cloud environment for learning and practicing. This means you do not need any cloud account and you need to pay only the fixed costs associated with the service. You can do the things on your own or provide some instructions to follow with \u201cChallenge Labs\u201c.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore the <\/span><b>Guided labs and challenges labs in detail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guided_Labs\"><\/span><strong>Guided Labs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands-on labs provide you with guided experiences for learning within real, live cloud environments. These labs allow you to build and validate your practical skills directly on platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Power BI, Kubernetes, and more. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AWS itself comes up with options to hone your practical skills such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.awscloud.com\/GLOBAL-Other-GC-Skill-Builder-Subscription-Free-Trial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AWS Skill Builder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll receive step-by-step guidance, ensuring that you can practice your skills without encountering obstacles that might slow you down. These guided labs are designed to help you solidify your practical knowledge quickly, enabling you to retain what you&#8217;ve learned effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what you need to know about AWS Guided Labs:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Features-of-AWS-Guided-Labs.webp\" alt=\"AWS Guided Labs Features\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Features-of-AWS-Guided-Labs.webp 2100w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Features-of-AWS-Guided-Labs-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Features-of-AWS-Guided-Labs-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Features-of-AWS-Guided-Labs-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Features-of-AWS-Guided-Labs-1536x878.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Features-of-AWS-Guided-Labs-2048x1170.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Features-of-AWS-Guided-Labs-150x86.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structured Learning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guided Labs provide a clear path to follow. They are excellent for beginners or those who want to learn a specific technology or skill from the ground up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Detailed Instructions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, AWS Guided Labs offer detailed instructions, often with screenshots or diagrams, making it easy for learners to follow along.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learning at Your Own Pace:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can take your time to complete each step, making Guided Labs suitable for self-paced labs learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supportive for Beginners:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beginners benefit from the structure and guidance offered by these self-paced labs, reducing the learning curve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lab_Challenges\"><\/span><strong>Lab Challenges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most effective teacher is the real world itself. There is no substitute for experiential training when it comes to learning, refining, and retaining new skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lab challenges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are unguided assessments designed to validate your problem-solving skills without any hand-holding. In these lab challenges, you&#8217;re placed into a cloud environment that&#8217;s automatically set up for you, and you&#8217;re given a specific objective to achieve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no instructions or hints provided in lab challenges. To succeed in this lab challenge, you must complete a set of tasks within a limited time frame, which assesses the condition of your lab environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some key aspects of Lab Challenges:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Problem-Solving Emphasis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lab Challenges focus on problem-solving and creativity. They encourage learners to explore solutions on their own.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Real-World Scenarios:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many Lab Challenges are designed to simulate real-world scenarios, making them ideal for professionals looking to apply their knowledge in practical situations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assessment and Certification: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lab Challenges are often used for assessments and certifications as they test the practical skills of learners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advanced Learners:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Those with prior knowledge and experience in a particular domain may find Lab Challenges more engaging and challenging.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands-on challenge labs bring<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the opportunity to showcase your technical problem-solving abilities in a genuine environment. They require you to troubleshoot complex scenarios, allowing you to apply and reinforce what you&#8217;ve learned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our Challenge Labs, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a secure space to make mistakes and learn from them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance your capability to adapt to new and unfamiliar situations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accurately evaluate your skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quickly get up to speed with emerging technologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By participating in lab challenges, you can gain practical experience that directly translates into valuable real-world expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparative_Analysis_Guided_Labs_vs_Lab_Challenges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparative Analysis: Guided Labs vs. Lab Challenges<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aspect<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Guided Labs<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Challenge Labs<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning Structure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step-by-step instructions and guidance for completing specific tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem-solving and self-directed exploration.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners or those new to a topic.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermediate to advanced learners<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Format<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structured and instructional.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open-ended and exploratory.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level of Independence<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low; Follows prescribed steps.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High; Requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Flexibility<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often suitable for self-paced learning with the option to pause and resume.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be time-intensive and may not be suitable for all schedules.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guided_Labs_and_Lab_Challenges_Which_one_to_choose\"><\/span>Guided Labs and Lab Challenges: Which one to choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choosing between guided labs and lab challenges depends on your learning goals, experience level, and preferred learning style. Here&#8217;s a breakdown to help you decide:<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can go for Guided Labs if:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;re a beginner and require a structured learning path<\/li>\n<li>You need clear guidance<\/li>\n<li>You want to strengthen the Fundamentals<\/li>\n<li>You have less time and need an effective learning approach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">You can go for Lab Challenges When you want:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To level up your Intermediate to Advanced Knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Independent Learning<\/li>\n<li>To explore Real-World Scenarios<\/li>\n<li>Need a Greater Challenge on subject matter expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_access_Guided_Labs\"><\/span><strong>How to access Guided Labs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>To access the AWS Practical labs free, visit the Whizlabs platform.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to our hands-on lab page by simply clicking this link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/library<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whizlabs-library.webp\" alt=\"whizlabs-library\" width=\"1375\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whizlabs-library.webp 1375w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whizlabs-library-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whizlabs-library-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whizlabs-library-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/whizlabs-library-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1375px) 100vw, 1375px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the left panel, you can select the cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, GCP, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-91319 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/labs-categories.webp\" alt=\"labs-categories\" width=\"293\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/labs-categories.webp 293w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/labs-categories-154x300.webp 154w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/labs-categories-150x292.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you can select the AWS Guided labs:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have chosen the AWS guided lab exercises that appear first on this page. After clicking, you can see the page below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/aws-lab-challenge.webp\" alt=\"aws-lab-challenge\" width=\"1387\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/aws-lab-challenge.webp 1387w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/aws-lab-challenge-300x120.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/aws-lab-challenge-1024x411.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/aws-lab-challenge-768x308.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/aws-lab-challenge-150x60.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1387px) 100vw, 1387px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Start a lab tab and complete the lab exercise by following the guided instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_access_Challenge_Labs\"><\/span><strong>How to access Challenge Labs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To participate in the challenge, you&#8217;ll need to register or log in to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">www.whizlabs.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/challenge-labs.webp\" alt=\"challenge labs\" width=\"1589\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/challenge-labs.webp 1589w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/challenge-labs-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/challenge-labs-1024x469.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/challenge-labs-768x351.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/challenge-labs-1536x703.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/challenge-labs-150x69.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1589px) 100vw, 1589px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Afterward, simply click on &#8220;Start Challenge&#8221; to initiate the hands-on lab challenge. This action will redirect you to the challenge instructions page, where it&#8217;s essential to thoroughly review all the instructions before launching the console.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: The challenges are hosted on the Whizlabs hands-on labs platform, and you won&#8217;t be required to make any payments to access the lab environment within the console.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Upon successfully completing the challenge, you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to share your achievement on LinkedIn or Twitter. Doing so will not only showcase your skills but also earn you a total of 30 WhizCoins in your dashboard, making you eligible for exciting prizes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_learn_with_Hands-On_Challenge_Labs\"><\/span><strong>What can you learn with Hands-On Challenge Labs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our catalog of Challenge Labs offers a wide range of on-demand lab challenges covering the most sought-after cloud skills that businesses require today. These challenges span various domains, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Azure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google\u00a0 Cloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power BI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can put your freshly acquired skills into action through a wide array of hands-on, challenge-driven virtual lab experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can be able to evaluate your ability to perform tasks rather than just assessing your knowledge, enabling you to build the confidence needed to tackle real-world problems within a secure environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By participating in the lab challenges, you&#8217;ll gain valuable real-world experience that can assist you in preparing for your cloud-related job, interview, or certification exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These challenges are strategically designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary for various certifications, such as AWS certifications like <strong>AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, and AWS Certified SysOps Administrator.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experience_Challenge_Labs_in_Action\"><\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">Experience Challenge Labs in Action<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the following video where you can be guided around the Challenge Labs console, launch a lab, and make use of the automated validation feature:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Hands-on labs comparison: Guided Labs vs Lab Challenges - Know the differences | Whizlabs\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7hSHFMtf6nc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>What are challenge labs?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenge Labs are interactive online labs designed to provide you with ample hands-on practice. When you initiate a Challenge Lab, you&#8217;ll be seamlessly transported to a cloud-based environment, such as AWS or Azure, which has already been set up to align with a particular scenario-based challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are labs in AWS?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some AWS-guided labs you can refer to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/create-an-aws-lambda-function-and-deploy-a-sample-code-using-terraform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an AWS Lambda Function and deploy a sample code using Terraform<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/create-and-configure-an-aws-network-loadbalancer-using-terraform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and configure an AWS Network LoadBalancer using Terraform<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/getting-started-with-docker-installation-and-setup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting Started with Docker &#8211; Installation and Setup<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How to access AWS labs?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To access the AWS labs, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin your journey by accessing our <\/span><b>AWS Hands-on Labs Library<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in to the platform to get started.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kick off your learning adventure by clicking the &#8216;Get started&#8217; button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Optional) If you want to explore our free labs to familiarize yourself with the environment, simply select the FREE option from the filters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filters are available in steps 3 to 10 for your convenience, allowing you to easily choose the perfect lab with just one click.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, pick the category of the Cloud Environment you want to work with, whether it&#8217;s AWS, Azure, or GCP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your learning preferences, opt for either Guided Labs or Lab Challenges as the type of labs you&#8217;d like to undertake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your starting level based on your familiarity with Cloud technologies\u2014whether you&#8217;re a Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced user.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re preparing for a specific certification, select the one that aligns with your goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tailor your lab selection to match your career aspirations by choosing a relevant role.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, enhance your learning experience by selecting tags that align with your preparation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, click on the lab of your choice to dive right in and continue your learning journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What is AWS Cloud Sandbox?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An AWS Cloud Sandbox is crafted to offer a genuine AWS environment that allows you to engage in hands-on learning through ACG courses without any real-world risks. Our compatibility extends to a diverse array of tools and services, ensuring you have a multitude of options as you navigate your training journey in the cloud.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope this article wraps up complete information of guided labs and challenge labs in a comprehensive manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to explore other cloud platforms, you can take <\/span><b><i>Azure hands-on labs, GCP hands-on labs, and Power BI hands-on labs. <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you can try our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/sandbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sandboxes <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to enjoy real-time settings at your convenient pace.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the realm of IT and technical training, hands-on experience is invaluable. 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