What customers are saying about TestOut LabSim

Wow, what did LabSim do for our program? Helped out tremendously! LabSim made assets available without us putting out huge amounts of money.

Charles Thompson, Teacher
Middleburg High School

We're a tech school and train our students to go straight into industry. We train on hands-on practical work, and it would be difficult with our budget for us to give students as many options as you give in LabSim. It's difficult to have all the physical equipment; in fact, there's no way we could afford it. I can't buy 5 different video cards for every student to practice on. That's the whole reason I selected LabSim and continue going with it.

Allen Saylor, Instructor
Moultrie Technical College

I found out about LabSim through a class that used the LabSim SSCP training. I realized how helpful the tutorials, written lessons, videos, and interactive pieces were--not only for class, but also for my job. I work part-time for IBM as a Deskside Support Representative. I do a lot of troubleshooting, setting permissions, and other things on the hardware and software sides. LabSim ties in to everything I do. It's a very valuable resource.

Jeanine Babic, Student
Westchester Community College

I especially like the hands-on exercises in LabSim that simulate an actual work environment. In order to maintain the security of the school's network, the school's network administrator restricts our access to making changes on the school's real computers. The simulated environment in LabSim bridges that gap and gives the students opportunity for unrestricted learning.

Ginger Ring, Teacher
Southern Hills Career and Technical Center

I love the student discount. In fact, a lot of my peers at college complain about not being able to do labs from our books, since a lot of labs require admin rights, and we don't have these rights; we are power users. Also, we have a network monitoring software that blocks a lot of things, so that makes it even harder to do labs [from the books], and often a lot of labs are based on theory. I always recommend TestOut to student peers that want more lab time. It's helping me tremendously to study for the A+, and I don't think I would have passed the 701 without it. Heading into the 702 and using TestOut, I have a ton of ah-ha moments where things are really starting to connect and click. The material on TestOut, and the book Exam Cram start to make sense. Although, the labs are what really make TestOut stand out. I feel 100% confident I will pass by using TestOut.

Networking Student
member of TechExams.net forum

I have never used such in-depth online video trainings. By using TestOut trainings I am hopeful that I will successfully achieve my MCSE certification.

Faysal Malik
TestOut fan on Facebook

I've used LabSim in the last 2 certifications (Network+ and just recently today Security+) and I have got to say I am a BIG, BIG advocate of LabSim. It has helped me get the highest scores so far. I feel much better (confident) going into the exam using LabSim. I recommend it to every IT student. In fact, WGU is moving to using this more as a learning resource for students. Keep up the great work.

Keith Stolle, Student
Western Governors University

I used Transcender in the past, and LabSim is so much better. It's more interactive, it has video instruction, fact sheets that you can print out and study, as well as the interactive pieces. Transcender was just a lot of testing and memorizing answers more than actually learning. People ask me about LabSim and I tell them they definitely need to take advantage of it. It's definitely worthwhile.

Jeanine Babic, Student
Westchester Community College

Almost all of my students have been successful in obtaining their professional certifications since we started using the new TestOut material. The number of certifications earned by our students has increased threefold over the past year alone! We are very pleased with your product and with the support we get from you. For that, we thank you.

Eric Isaac, Instructor
Erwin Technical Center

I have already purchased 220-701 as well as the Security+ and Network+ updates. Looking forward to seeing the same great work that appears in all TestOut products.

Russell Bonine, Instructor
Southwestern College

I had a student take my Network+ class and then take the certification exam, and he got a 93% on it, just by doing your LabSim. So as far as I'm concerned, it's a great product, a wonderful product. He didn't study anything before hand, nothing. I drilled him and asked, "Have you taken other classes in the past?" Nothing. He said LabSim and that was it. I'm going to be in contact with you about other courses I want to use as well.

Allen Saylor, Instructor
Moultrie Technical College

I used LabSim as part of a Western Governors University package of learning resources. I think LabSim is a great study tool. You gain experience using the simulations, great videos, quizzes, and exam practice tests. I PASSED my CompTIA Network+ exam today and would recommend using this program. I love this program out of all the others I have tried. People with no experience in IT can find learning IT very difficult to understand and this program helps gain experience by doing hands-on activities (greatest part). You guys are doing a great job and have a great product.

Keith Stolle, Student
Western Governors University

Tell me if this isn't the best of the best for all modalities of education. Here is the best part: my students are getting higher grades that reflect what they have learned. The way I tested for this was to have them take midterm and final exams, closed book, no notes, except for a calculator. For the student, it was what-do-you-know time, and could you pass the certification exam? They love it, and their grades reflect it.

William Schlick, Professor
Schoolcraft College

You have to get students real experience. Unless you have hardware and software for each online student to practice on, how will they master the tasks? LabSim solves the problem of hardware and software.

Robert Albano, Instructor
Westchester Community College

LabSim is 10 times better than CBT Nuggets because of the labs and videos, and everything is not so boring! The problem with CBT Nuggets is it's just video. When we tried out LabSim, we liked the whole combination of labs, videos, and everything together. That was the best part.

Jerry Madrid, CEO
Deployable Data Solutions

Cost was the number one factor in my decision to use LabSim. With LabSim, I don't have to spend as much money on separate trainings-separate videos, separate practice exams, separate texts. Plus, I was pretty impressed with the numbers TestOut gave us for LabSim training. I've also cut back on costs because LabSim licenses are good for 3 years. Combined with all the support you give, it's a great deal.

Jerry Madrid, CEO
Deployable Data Solutions

Next phase in my IT training is Security+. Without any hesitation I call TestOut and order my next LabSim training course. If you are looking for the very best in IT training, LabSim is the leader in the industry. You will find no better product on the market with the quality and in-depth training material at any price. As an academic student you may qualify for a discount. I have called on a few occasions because I was not able to perform a simulation properly and they walked me through the simulation step by step. Five star customer service. Need more? Look at their money back guarantee. Folks, you will not be disappointed. LabSim/TestOut has your back.

Joel LaRocco, Student
Sullivan University

We are having great success stories using LabSim. We now have 90% pass rate for the A+ certification, and the students love the software and do not get bored.

Peter Schurek, Instructor
San Diego Job Corps

I'm zipping through the training. It's really good. I got the Network+ a couple of weeks ago and I'll get the Security+ next week. I have been singing your praises to my friends.

Paul T. Ireland

I have been using LabSim for only about 2 months now. It has made a huge improvement in the way I teach Cisco. The labs have helped my students understand the material better and the instruction is a HUGE improvement over the standard Cisco curriculum.

Randolph Cullum, Instructor
Ashland Community and Technical College

LabSim is an amazing program. I don't regret spending money on it at all, and I mean that. I think it presents things a whole lot better than the Cisco e-book does, hands down. Assuming we don't use the whole thing in the coming courses, I may go back through everything independently just to brush up because it seems like an invaluable learning tool. I like!

Student
Ashland Community and Technical College

Good news - We have three students that have taken the essentials and two that took the IT Tech and passed! I have 2 more that are going next week during Spring Break. Fingers crossed on them! The ones that have taken the test said Test Out is the best tool they have to get prepared!

Jill Wentworth, Instructor
Chattanooga State Technical Community College

Labsim has provided the bridge between online teaching and hands on technology. With the latest release of the A+ 220-701 training module that bridge has been fortified. It continues to have the great videos, practice exams and presentations as previous versions with the addition of improved simulations. The graphics are excellent, to the point you can distinguish the smallest details and still interact with them. This provides a level of familiarity with computer components that you would normally obtain from hands on training.

Martin A. Cordero, Instructor
Hopkinsville Community College

We are adding TestOut to all of our courses as a strongly recommended option to help the students get the added depth of knowledge that is necessary for the real world. Many of our students do not have on-the-job experience and we feel that TestOut is a critical tool to help us narrow that gap. In the future we plan to use TestOut to offer students that are currently working an opportunity to take some of our courses online. TestOut is truly helping our IT program to better prepare our students for the workforce.

Jay Olson, Instructor
Tooele Applied Technology College

LabSim CCNA training expands my skills-what I can do and be responsible for, specifically with networking, system administration, and switches.

The people explaining things in the videos have a good grasp and understanding of what they're talking about and convey it in an instructional way, so it's not just a presentation of facts. They show the process of how things should be done, and they don't skip parts. Then, the interactive labs apply what the videos discussed in the way they've shown you. The practice exams accurately reflect the information taught in the videos and labs.

LabSim helps considerably with developing fundamental skills. There are occasions in our MIS (management information systems) department when someone takes complete ownership of a role. LabSim helps us understand what we're working with.

Michael Fish
Technician, Cabela's

I've been using LabSim to teach 6 classes so far (2 Network+ and 4 A+) at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA, and am planning to use the new version of A+ Essentials for 2 classes this Spring.

I have been trying to get another school that I teach at to use LabSim but the department management won't consider not having students get "real hands-on" experience tearing apart the school's computers (which obviously has its own set of problems!)

In order to assist my case at the school who is reluctant to consider LabSim, I have been surveying my existing classes that have used LabSim and over 95% of the 150+ students who have used LabSim for Network + and A + consider it better than using real computers. For one, the software simulations are exact replicas of a real software system (sometimes if a student gets distracted when using a software simulation he's not sure if he's in the simulation or the real thing!) Secondly, it lets the student review and/or complete Labs at home or office.

It's a great product!

Mike Bartulis, Instructor
Palomar College

I would recommend LabSim to all information systems professionals. It's easy to use, installs quickly, and has a wide variety of materials to work with-labs, videos, practice exams. There is a lot of in-depth content-a lot of info-and it prepares you for certifications. Even if you're not planning to take a certification exam, I still recommend using LabSim as study material to increase your job skills. I am currently using the Cisco CCNA LabSim that I purchased in school while taking the Cisco classes and the software is great! I have never used any other training material as great at the TestOut LabSim software.

Simon Gamboa, Student
Western Kentucky Community and Technical College

Have you looked at how many students we have using your products lately? It is incredible.

Laura Schuster, Instructor
Owens Community College

Your support is exemplary. We had some problems working with Cengage, but things are working out quite well going directly with TestOut.

Paul Johnson, Instructor
Wake Tech

We use LabSim in our classroom lab at Southwest Florida College. We are excited to see the new LabSims and will order them immediately for our students. These are valuable tools.

Jennifer Cohen, Instructor
Southwest Florida College

We have been using LabSim for about a year now. We just started out with a couple of courses but now we have it for about 8 classes. Each quarter I have students that let me know how much they like these labs. Just last night a student said that they were very beneficial in her learning.

Tara Moten, Instructor
West Georgia Technical College

I am the Program Director of Networking at the Jackson, MS, campus for Virginia College. We started implementing LabSim in our curriculum in 2009 and have been very pleased by its intuitiveness and effectiveness. Your support staff and my rep have been great.

Donald Cockroft, Instructor
Virginia College

I'm an instructor at a technology center in Oklahoma City. I've been using TestOut for my students for over three years. I appreciate the videos, the demonstrations, the Lab Simulations, the exam questions, and the class management reporting system. It's made my job easier and has made my students' learning more productive.

Don DeWald, Instructor
Canadian Valley Technology Center

We tried the free trial period in my classroom and my students were begging me to get LabSim as part of our everyday curriculum / work materials. I was finally able to convince our funding committee to let us purchase the product and my students are going to be very happy.

We have students attend our programs from area county schools. Several of those schools are going to be cutting bussing back by two days per week. I will still be responsible for those students who will be in computer labs at their home schools. LabSim is one way that I will be able to continue their education, even when they are not directly in my classroom.

Your product is the best combination of video training, labs, and quizzing on the market.

Kris Leach, Teacher
Sturgis High School

The instructor reports are a wonderful way to track student progress.

Geraldine Horrington, Instructor
Kaplan College

1.- It's one of the most easy to use tools, with very good real world examples, pictures, easy explanations, updated.
2.- It makes the instructor's job easier while accelerates the students' learning process.
3.- My students love it.

Eddy Ceballos, Instructor
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

We purchased multiple licenses for the full library about 2 weeks ago, and so far everyone here agrees that it is the best exam prep we have ever used.

Jason Hess, IT Professional
Critical Networking

If you go to an instructor's lecture, you can't hit rewind or pause to go back and review what an instructor was saying. If you have to go to the bathroom, you miss it and can't get it back. But with LabSim, you can take breaks, go back and review, and watch the videos as many times as you want.

In college, we had study groups and shared notes, helped each other, and quizzed ourselves. We'd do the LabSim labs and be there to explain things to each other through the hands-on activities. Granted, people hate doing homework assignments, but no one hated TestOut.

I worked in the PC shop in college, and we'd recommend LabSim to customers and other students who wanted more information about a certification. They'd ask, "What did you guys use to study and learn?" and 9 times out of 10, TestOut had a product to learn about or study for the certifications they wanted.

Allen Luck, Systems Administrator
Santa Fe College

If students work with LabSim to prepare for the certification test, they're getting 95% or higher.

Allen Saylor, Instructor
Moultrie Technical College

We use LabSims almost on a daily basis here and my students enjoy them and discuss them often.

Matt Schwarzenberger, Instructor
Wichita Technical Institute

I am teaching Cisco this term by distance learning. I was worried as to how I would give my students practical experience using Cisco routers and switches. LabSim turned out to be the perfect solution. Not only does it have the practical lab experiences I was looking for, but it also had instructional material that reinforced several topics my students were having trouble with. LabSim was a great solution for my students.

Randolph Cullum, Instructor
Ashland Community and Technical College

I have had TestOut in my classroom for about three years now. The students love the simulations and so do I. We are eagerly looking forward to the release of practical applications.

Robb Barton, Teacher
Niles North High School

In the past, I used standard textbooks to supplement LabSim training in my classes. I found the books completely unnecessary because LabSim is totally self-supporting.

I believe learning doesn't just happen from 10 to 11 AM while students are in the classroom. LabSim helps learning continue when students are home. Sometimes a student will ask me, 'Can I do this at home?' 'Of course!' And since LabSim is now online instead of only on CD, it's a huge help to students. They can learn any time they want.

Some students start out not caring what they learn in class, but with LabSim, they learn anyway, and they learn they have skill sets they never realized. LabSim supports me in helping them discover their strengths. Using LabSim, I see uniform improvement across the board.

Before using LabSim, students would take my final exam over and over again and not get better. With LabSim, they get the material. LabSim has made me the Maytag man-students don't need me as much! It's a great thing because it means they're learning.

LabSim gives my students hands-on experience and practical know-how. It's a true teaching tool. If it sounds like I'm happy, it's because I am.

William Schlick, Professor
Schoolcraft College

"Since we started using the new TestOut [LabSim] material, the number of certifications earned by our students has increased threefold over the past year alone! We are very pleased with your product and with the support we get from you. For that, we thank you."

Eric Isaac
Erwin Technical Center

"What I value most about TestOut LabSim is the focus on pedagogy that TestOut brings. None of the other computer-based training and testing providers seem to understand the careful balance that is needed between the needs of the instructor and the needs of the student as TestOut does. The need for instructors to be involved in their students' learning experience is illustrated by the full-featured, centralized reporting and management features of the TestOut products. None of the other CBT providers, such as MeasureUp, ExamCram, PrepLogic, ExamForce, Train Signal, CBTNuggets, come close to the manageability of the TestOut Labsim products."

Kevin Blackwell
Professor, Computer Information Systems
Olympic College

"I just wanted to give you an update on my training experience so far since I purchased the TestOut [Library] package. I spent a total of 35 hours on the Network+ exam material (it says 40 but I was away from my computer once and was still logged in). I did not go back and review anything, nor did I take any notes during the training/simulations. I then took 1 practice exam and scored in the 800's, so I went 2 hours later and took the test. Passing was 720 and I got an 834.

Prior to starting the TestOut training for the Network+, I did review about 4 of the training videos from my CBT Nuggets account that I mentioned I had. The CBT Nuggets just didn't compare. The nuggets are so long that the chance of remembering anything after listening to someone for 30 minutes straight about complex concepts is pretty much a waste of time.

Also, prior to this I have had absolutely no networking experience.

Just thought I would let you know how it went and how much TestOut helped facilitate my passing of the Network+ exam. And you were right. I didn't need the Transcender or the Pass4Sure so I saved a few hundred bucks on that alone.

Thought this may help you get an understanding of how well the Network+ TestOut course compares with CBT Nuggets and how it enabled me with TestOut alone (no books either) to pass the exam with a good score.

Now on to Security+."

-Russell McBride

Usually in school I learn a subject and then forget it by the time I'm in the workplace and struggling to figure something out. LabSim is awesome because it ties together everything I do in my job, and the interactive labs work hand-in-hand with my job duties. I understand why it's necessary to do the labs and how to apply them in real life.

Jeanine Babic, Student
Westchester Community College

"We purchased multiple licenses for the full library about 2 weeks ago, and so far everyone here agrees that LabSim is the best exam prep we have ever used."

-Jason Hess
Critical Networking

"I thought the simulations were great. They give you real hands-on experience in a way that you can’t get with anything else short of being in a lab somewhere. The people at TestOut guaranteed me that as long as I could pass their tests, I would do great on the other ones. Well, I got a hundred percent on my first test that I took, and from then on I didn’t have any worries at all. I highly recommend TestOut to anybody who is looking to get ahead in the industry."

–Wesley Jordan
IT Director
Mountain States Mortgage Centers

"The best CBT so far among the rest. I can’t wait for the CompTIA A+ 2009 version. More Power!"

–JB Burayag

"I passed both the Essentials 601 and Technician 602 tests yesterday. Thanks for the products; I believe they were of great assistance in making sure I was prepared. I am looking forward to working on my CCNA and MCSE."

–Bill Emmerling

Editors note - This one is AWESOME

The simulation challenges are so realistic that my colleague, who also teaches A+, was walking by one of the students and stopped him. He questioned as to why he was performing a task in the device manager that only an administrator has access to. It looked so real that he didn’t realize it was just a simulation. There is no way you can get the hands-on experience and knowledge Labsim provides from just reading a text. The students can’t wait to get back on it. It will help them greatly in their preparation for their Computer Maintenance exam in SkillsUSA.

–Paul
Instructor

"I just simply want to say Thank You!!! I am a college student at DeVry and was introduced to your product, the A+ Essentials and IT Technician, and SO after completing the labs and running through a few practice tests, I was ready to take the Real thing, nervous as can be and second guessing myself the whole time. Then I click submit and there it was—Congratulations, your Passing sore was 800. And all I needed was 700. I've passed both parts of my A+ Certifications and plan on purchasing your Security + LabSim next. I just wanted to let whoever is listening know that you are a wonderful company and that you should pat yourself on the back."

–C. Kinzelman

Every position requires certain skill sets. Sometimes we have a guy who's just 50% of the way there acquiring his skill set. We help him get the rest of the way with LabSim training. LabSim helps my company out, so I'm happy with it.

Jerry Madrid, CEO
Deployable Data Solutions

"I would like to comment that I have greatly enjoyed the new Security+ course recently released. My job had just made this a requirement to get and I’m feeling about ready to take the exam now."

–Wesley Jordan
IT Director
Mountain States Mortgage Centers

"I work as part of a virtual team, so my office could be in my living room, in my office at the house, at a customer site, on Delta Airlines, or it could be at the Marriott. Having TestOut there helps me adapt my training to that virtual lifestyle. The TestOut product is very versatile because it allowed me to study in more than one place, whether it would be in the office or on the airline. I found the TestOut lab simulations to be very real-world. Whether I’m configuring a Cisco router or working with a Microsoft product, there’s that dose of reality that I’m looking for that TestOut provides."

–Richard Cummings
Solutions Architect
Stratus Technologies

"I must say the TestOut preparation is the best CBT course material I have ever used, and I have tried many. What is certainly unique about the training is its concentration on not only passing the exam but exhaustive training on how to perform the job. I feel your approach is the equivalent of a full collegiate course formulary with the lecture, white boarding, tests and plenty of real world lab situations. Also the white papers on technical specifications are very useful and I often keep them at hand."

–Bill McGrath

"TestOut deserves the Windows IT Pro Editors Best award for continuing to develop great relevant products and delivering excellent customer service."

–Marcus Butler
West LA College

"You are great. You gave me confidence in IT. I passed a job test because of you. Thanks. I passed my interview because I have gone through your videos over and over. Thanks."

–Anonymous

"The Lab Sims are very realistic—absolutely the best lab sims I’ve seen and your best feature."

–Anonymous

"Great product - by far the best of any prep method I have used, and I have about used them all. I have built a home test network, multiple books per subject, Selftest testing software, elearning courses and study guides, courses from LearnKey, etc. For any subject I wasn't familiar with, I would prefer to use your product to start with."

–Steve Clark
IT Professional

I passed exam 70-270 yesterday with the help of your program. My score was 842."

–Ryan Mattern
IT Professional

I did pass the second Vista and scored 1000. The test center had never seen a 1000 on any test! This completed my MCITP-EA certification. Thanks to TestOut! TestOut ROCKS!!!

–Bill McGrath

"Your system got me through the Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure test with a comfortable margin. A tough one! Two more and I will have the Senior MCITP Cert. This product is great. It teaches not only how to pass the test, but more importantly, how to do the job!"

–Bill McGrath
IT Professional

"I was trying to prepare for my certification exams using Microsoft e-learning and I was doing pretty well, but there were some key features of Active Directory that I just couldn’t grasp. Your training videos and lab sims cleared up all of my confusion. I am going to take an exam today and, maybe for the first time, I’m going in with confidence. Thanks for a great product.

–Tom Maloney, IT Professional

"You guys have the best Cisco CCNA CBT going."

–B. Porter, IT Professional

"I just wanted to say that your program is great, I took the CCNA and passed it and without your training it would have been 10 times as hard. I have used lots of different programs and this is by far the best. It is clear, informative, and able to provide anyone with the ability to learn given knowledge and know how :) "

–Marion Morris
Student at Kaplan University

I'm studying with TestOut for my CCNA. My entire MCSE course included TestOut. I stand behind TestOut.

–Anonymous

LabSim is an asset to this class. It's a great way to gauge your understanding of the content, and it helps those who find it easier to learn in lectures than with their noses in books. The video demonstrations and labs where you interact with software and hardware are essential to those without such resources for that needed hands-on experience the Network+ exam really looks for.

–Student

I think your product is fantastic. I've looked at several CBT Nuggets products and I just don't get why they sell. Your product is far superior. So far I've passed, and passed handily, Network+, XP Pro and Vista. I'm working on CCNA and 70-640. Best regards,

–Jeff Hojnacki

I wanted to tell you that I have had a great deal of success with TestOut products. I recently earned my first certification, Security+, which I would not have been able to do without the comprehensive learning environment provided through this software. Books are OK but being able to implement the concepts discussed in a hands-on situation really helped me to get these unfamiliar topics locked-in.

–Justin Davis

Just passed the two tests I needed for the CompTIA A+ certification the first time out (and with high scores too)! As you know, I purchased several Test Out programs, including the two Test Out programs associated with A+ certification. While I spent last semester at a local college in computer tech classes (with an excellent instructor), using the Test Out program for a complete review and its associated practice tests had a lot to do with me passing the certification exams with high scores the first time out. I am now on to my next certifications (Network+ and MCSA) and the Test Out programs are a central feature of my preparation for those exams too.

–Kelvin Heeth

LabSim A+ course is easy to follow, understand, and navigate. Excellent examples and visuals. Having the course available 24/7 is priceless. I started using TestOut LabSim in 2005, I had no certifications and had never taken any of the exams. I started with CompTIA A+. I breezed through both tests using only TestOut LabSim to prepare. The labs and training videos are wonderful, I don’t have to worry about getting the hands on training; it is all right there in the product. I have tried at some competitors computer based training and TestOut LabSim is hands down the best I have used. Since 2005, using TestOut LabSim exclusively (studying evenings after work), I have received CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MCP, and Microsoft MCTS (I have always passed on the first try). I will test in a few days to finish out my MCSA then begin on MCITP! TestOut LabSim did more than just help me pass exams, it gave me more confidence and made me better at my job.

–Jerry Gibson
IT Director
City of Altus

The students are getting critical thinking skills as they go through the logical thought processes that TestOut has set up in their software. You have to make the right step in the LabSim program to move through the crime scene investigation, which forces them to really learn. In real life, they'd go through the crime scene and make mistakes that could easily get a case thrown out of court. With LabSim, they learn the exact processes they need to go through virtually. If they make a mistake, LabSim doesn't let them continue until they get it right.

–Teena Calkin
Public Safety and Security Instructor
King Career Center

LabSim's self-grading process is great for faculty because the software charts the students' progress. It's the only way we can teach it to distance education students.

–Jeff Orr
Direct of Product Development
Penn Foster Career School

I don’t think I’d still be teaching online at this point if I hadn’t found LabSim. We get all of the benefits of a physical lab without the constant upkeep and expense of a physical lab.”

–Kimberly Conley
Chief Information Officer
Henderson College

I can see a marked difference between students that go through the LabSim exercises and those who don't. LabSim is proving to be a very important part of our curriculum.

–Brian O’Hara
IvyTech

Many students have indicated they've really enjoyed LabSim. Students do so much reading from texts already with no interaction visually. The LabSim videos are an interesting piece and provide visual learning.

–Russell Day
Instructor
Penn Foster Career School

I think it is a wonderful teaching tool, perfect for the students who can’t make it to every class or who might want to review a particular section of the course a few times on their own. The LabSims go into more detail on some subjects covered by the CompTIA exams than any of the textbooks I’ve seen thus far.

–Phil
Instructor
American Commercial College

I have and will continue to recommend LabSim to other IT professionals. Its organization, presentation, and progress tracking are very well done and come the closest to sitting in a live boot camp for any of the exams included.

–James Wade
IT Manager
Hidalgo County, Texas, DA Office

Thank you for the prompt service. Not only do you have a great product, your support is even better.

–Rickman Ras
Zones Professional Services

This is a Great product. I want them all now; this software goes into great detail on the subjects that you are studying. If you want a certification this is the software to help you achieve your goal. The Customer service and technical support is great, they helped me find what I needed and they were knowledgeable about the product.

–Jason Wilson

It took me MONTHS to talk my boss into purchasing Testout's training but it has already paid off big time. This is without a doubt the best IT training software that I have ever used. I highly recommend the CompTIA courses for a new pc tech. The customer service is also outstanding, the live chat rocks.

–YouTube viewer

Thanks, y'all are a great team and can see your company puts a premium on customer services which is rare these days. Kudos to you and your manager for caring about the customer.

–Tavane

LabSim is especially good for schools in distance education because students can go through it on their own, at their own pace.

–Jeff Orr
Director of Product Development
Penn Foster Career School

Thank you so much for the information you have provided me this morning. It was absolutely the best client service in the age of press 1 and press 2.

–Farid Jenabieh
IT Director

I really like the fact you'll stand behind your product and the fact I can retake a course any time I want or need to. The free updates and test pass guarantee are a definite plus.

–Anthony Plaza

Thank you to all at Labsim, your customer service and guarantees are second to none. Your software is beyond words. I am extremely happy with your product. My experiences with your salespeople, technical support staff and Noel Vallejo's communications (letters, guarantees, emails) have been extraordinary.

–Carlos Lopez

I am more than satisfied with all the LabSim training I have purchased. Top of the line!

–Brian McGrew

I enjoyed taking these courses and am very impressed with the knowledge within the labs. The instructors are very professional. The thing I like most about them is they keep it moving fast so you don't waste a lot of time or get bored with the subject matter. I would recommend them to anyone!!!

–John Scarcella

The media segments are like having your own mentor.

–Addison Varner Jr.

In the past I have tried reading test materials and studying from a book. I've also tried classroom training which is expensive and time consuming. I have also tried cram exams which help you prepare for a passing an exam, but don't give you the skills you need to actually do the job. LabSim provides a more well-rounded education where you learn the concepts, theories and also the practical knowledge needed to use the technology. You finish each course feeling confident about the exam and ready to apply what was learned in a real life setting. That's something you don't often get from self-study books and other CBTs.

–Mike Connolly

You finish each course feeling confident about the exam and ready to apply what was learned in a real life setting. That's something you don't often get from self-study books and other CBTs.

–Yorck Haase

I like the ability to get the material in more than one way (from a video, as written notes, and by answering questions). You folks will definitely see my renewal (the offers come regularly and present a good value for those who already subscribe).

–James Wade
Hidalgo County Texas, DA Office

We feel that between the LabSim materials, and the online course portal, our students have a very robust online environment that offers a comprehensive and integrated online experience.

–Marcus Butler
West LA College

TestOut's LabSim is a true innovator in the IT training and certification space. This online lab technology helps further learning for professionals of all levels. Newcomers to the field can gain a level of hands-on experience on or off campus unlike ever before, and seasoned professionals have easy access to skills-based online training to earn additional certifications or degrees.

–Brian Reinholz, Windows IT Pro

I have used some of the training materials from CBT and Train Signal as they have offerings that Testout doesn't but I can say without a shadow of doubt that the Testout offering is far better on a like for like course. Each video on TestOut is bite size usually not going over 10 minutes each compared to the others which has videos which can last up to 50 minutes at a time meaning that your attention has gone long before the video has finished. Add that to the fact that neither Train Signal or CBT save your progress, offer simulation, or practice exams, then I feel that the TestOut software is far superior.

–Reviewer “gump103,” dooyoo.com

Great help in preparing for exams. Way more fun and helpful than just studying a book.

–John Bush, IT Professional

TestOut's environment is just like the certification test. There were multiple choice questions. The simulations on the certification test were very similar. When I was taking the certification test it felt like I was working on TestOut, but in another location.

–D. Schumann

The best learning tool to effectively learn and pass a technical certification test and retain the knowledge.

–Ed Soriano

I have been a loyal customer since the very first release, there is a reason for this. I have been an instructor (US Navy) and there is no better substitute for the TestOut lab sims other than a real classroom environment with thousands of dollars of equipment. Given that most people would pay between 3-10,000 dollars for a single boot camp and walk away dazed and confused, TestOut is the way to go. Thanks for a great product and the opportunity to use the classroom (labsims) at my pace to fully absorb the content...

–Glenn Brown
US Navy

The mixture of images moving from printed text to an instructor, to a white board, to excellent quality video demonstrations keeps the training engaging. Quizzes, practice exams, and questions at the end of the unit make for good diversion and testing of retention and understanding as well.

–James Wade
Hidalgo County, Texas, DA Office

I chose the TestOut LabSim Library Suite over all of the other vendors and am glad I did. I have studied three courses, taken three exams, and earned three IT Certifications. The Library Suite came with a recommended order of study and I intend to follow it all the way through. Also, it will be great when the updates arrive and I can stay up to date. I now have a tremendous edge over my competition with all my IT Certifications. If you are looking for an advantage in passing IT Certification Exams, I fully recommend the TestOut LabSim Library Suite. Get it now and get started.

–Roger L. Scott
Scott Free Enterprises

Bill Emmerling

"I wanted to tell you that I have had a great deal of success with LabSim. I recently earned my first certification, Security+. Which I would not have been able to do without the comprehensive learning environment provided through this software. Books are OK but being able to implement the concepts discussed in a hands-on situation really helped me to get these unfamiliar topics locked-in."

Justin Davis

"I chose LabSim over all the other vendors and am glad I did. I have studied three courses, taken three exams, and earned three IT Certifications. I plan on going through your entire library. I now have a tremendous edge over my competition with all my IT Certifications."

Roger L. Scott

"I recently used LabSim to prepare for a Microsoft test, and I found it very useful. Among the others I have tried, your product is definitely the best!"

Anderson Torres

"I just wanted to let you guys know I passed my A+ Essentials on my first try. I did both instructor led training as well as your product. Both of those in combination I think is why I got such a good score. I got 843/900."

Brandon Skwira

..."I have in the past purchased your XP set, and this has to be the best training material in the world. I have used CBT Nuggets, Trainsignal, and LearnKey, and I have to say that I will now only use TestOut, as in my opinion nothing comes close to your training method. Using your material, I passed my XP exam with no problem the first time. Once again, thank you for all your help."

Ryan

..."I'll say it again, you guys are the greatest and you have the best product on the market. I can't thank you enough. You guys are the best."

Jim Day

"Earlier this year I purchased TestOut’s complete library of training software. I am extremely pleased with my purchase. I’ve already earned my A+ and Network+ certifications, and am three tests into my MCSE certification."

Michael Barr
Network Engineer

"Here are my thoughts on the TestOut process. I’m very pleased. I’ve been working professionally with computers for over almost fifteen years, and playing with them for many more. Until recently, nobody cared about my certification status. When that changed, I decided to pursue certification. I don’t have the time or the schedule to allow just going to class for a week to prepare for an exam. TestOut to the rescue."

"Apparently, this is how I learn well. Watching the videos, doing the labs, and practicing the exams. What originally sold me was the LabSim feature. That looked unique and I thought I would respond to training like that. I did. I don’t actually own any fiber-optic stuff, so being able to play with it virtually in the LabSim was a big plus."

"I took and passed both A+ exams and then the Network+ exam this spring after going through the TestOut courseware. Sure, my experience counted for plenty, but TestOut prepared me for the actual test-taking environment (how to take the test and watch out for the “trick questions” and not to fall for the easy obvious-but-wrong answer) and the specific information the exams were looking for."

"I found the actual exams were all easier than the TestOut practice exams. And I was very happy about that. Better over-prepared than under. Thanks so much."

Tom Woodbury

"If you guys keep giving deals like this, I'll be a repeat customer. Even if I never get the all the certs, your deals make it worth building a personal library of up-to-date reference materials. That gives me an edge over others in the field."

Michael Wallace

"I have been a Testout customer since 2000. At that time I was just finishing up the certifications for my MCSE and had one elective left to obtain my MCSE. I chose to pursue the Microsoft Exchange 5.5 course because I felt it would be very useful to have that knowledge in the work place. I used the Testout product to study for the course and I was amazed at the content that was included in their product. Because of the way that Testout has structured their courses, I learned quicker, faster and was able to retain more information not only for the exam but also for "real world" implementation. I am happy to say that because of Testout I passed the exam. Since then I have continued to use the Testout library to familiarize myself with operating systems / technologies as Microsoft / Cisco / Linux . I have been extremely happy with the Testout product and have found it very useful in my career as a Windows Systems Administrator."

Justin Southwick

"Testout training software is one of the best additions to our program. In the five years of working with your training software I have found very few errors in any of the different courses. The quality of the information is always very high. Thank you, and all that support your products for being there! Testout's training software makes a huge difference teaching this kind of material at the high school level!"

Charlie Peebles
Ivy Tech Community College & PVETI

"I want to say thank you very much for your great learning products, especially network learning products, which have these characteristics:

Simple language.
Intense study.
Wonderful mode.

In fact, it is the best learning products of all."

"I want to send my greeting and thanks to your staff, both instructors and engineers, about the great effort granting in your products. I especially send greeting and thanks to the instructors of the CCNA course."

Ahmed Fathey

"Thanks so much for the quick assistance..."

"By the way, you have a great product. Over the years it has helped me with Microsoft, Cisco and just recently CISSP. I now have the opportunity to pass the torch to my team!"

Kjell Eriksen
Kenexa