This article provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding in-course labs and the learning experience.
- Please note: In-course labs are accessible to learners enrolled in eligible Udemy subscriptions.
Table of Contents
- What are labs?
- What are in-course labs?
- Who can access labs and workspaces?
- Is the in-course lab content available in multiple languages?
- How can learners find courses with in-course labs?
- Will learners need to enter additional credentials to log into the workspace from the in-course lab?
- Can learners pause, leave, or resume work in a lab?
- Can learners check their task solutions?
- How long are the workspace sessions?
- Which topics will in-course be available for?
- Will learners need to enter additional credentials to log into the workspace from the in-course lab?
- Will labs be available for non-technical courses?
What are labs?
Labs are hands-on learning experiences that give learners the opportunity to put knowledge into action. By working through tasks or projects in a technical workspace, users move beyond theory to real application. Each lab also includes access to a dedicated companion workspace, providing a safe, risk-free environment where users can practice and refine their skills at their own pace.
What are in-course labs?
In-course labs are practice experiences created by the course instructor and are embedded directly into a Udemy course and completed in secure, pre-configured environments.
With in-course labs, learners get:
- Seamless video-to-lab integration that helps connect theory with practice.
- Real-time practice of lab lessons using secure tailor-made workspaces.
- Resource assets like sample datasets, setup instructions, and documentation to support learning.
Learn more about in-course labs.
Who can access labs and workspaces?
Learners who are enrolled in eligible Udemy subscriptions, like Personal Plan, can access labs and workspaces.
If you’re not already subscribed to an eligible plan, you may see a prompt to upgrade your subscription when you click Start Practice on a lab. You can upgrade to the required subscription if you wish to access the workspace and complete labs.
Is the in-course lab content available in multiple languages?
Yes, instructors can create labs for their courses in the language of their choice.
How can learners find courses with in-course labs?
Learn how to find in-course labs.
Will learners need to enter additional credentials to log into the workspace from the in-course lab?
In most cases, learners can access a lab’s secure workspace without entering credentials. The exceptions are companion workspaces for Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform labs, which require learners to enter Udemy-provided credentials.
Can learners pause, leave, or resume work in a lab?
In in-course labs, learners can't pause or resume a workspace once it has started. If they leave before finishing, the workspace will close, and their work won’t be saved. When they return, they’ll restart the lab in a fresh workspace from the beginning.
Can learners check their task solutions?
Yes, learners can use the Udemy AI Assistant feature, AI task review, to receive feedback on their task solution. Learn more about using this feature.
How long are the workspace sessions?
In in-course labs, each workspace session lasts 60 minutes, but learners can restart the workspace as many times as needed to complete the lab.
Which topics will in-course labs be available for?
Currently, in-course labs and their companion workspaces are available in data science and development topics. More workspaces will be made available to instructors, enabling them to create labs for courses across popular technologies.
Do learners need to complete in-course labs to finish the course and earn a completion certificate?
No. In-course labs are optional and don't count toward course completion. Learners can earn a course completion certificate without completing the labs.
Will labs be available for non-technical courses?
There are currently no plans to create in-course labs for non-technical topics, but stay tuned for further developments.