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Students can better retain and understand lessons, and then practice using coding labs. MindTap serves as a teacher assistant in my course.”
— Tanya Mosley, Instructor, Chattahoochee Technical College
MindTap is our online learning platform designed to transform theory into practice--immersing students in real-world office computing, programming, IT, cybersecurity, networking and information systems software, cultivating job-ready skills and enhancing employability through hands-on, experiential learning.
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MindTap equips you with tools to assign practical, career-relevant projects that mirror the challenges students will face in professional environments. It offers hands-on experiential learning through integrated features like Live Virtual Machine Labs, the Network Emulator Tool, Coding Labs and the SAM app. Unlike other platforms, MindTap incorporates industry-standard tools such as GitHub, live virtual machines and actual Microsoft applications, so students gain relevant experience coding, securing and managing virtual networks, creating office documents and/or analyzing data in Excel. While other platforms offer simulations, MindTap blends simulations with live practice opportunities, allowing experiences to build in sophistication – training wheels on, then off. Students are exposed to real-world environments, not just simulations, that employers value. You can monitor individual progress, identify skill gaps with built-in analytics and provide targeted feedback, using Live Share and in-line commenting, that supports long-term growth. Practice scenarios align to CompTIA, MOS, CAPM, and Cisco certifications, helping students prepare for exams that can significantly enhance their resumes and job prospects. Plus, digital badging and certifications provide verifiable proof of mastery — giving students something tangible to include on their resumes, portfolios or LinkedIn profiles. Tools like Bongo, a video-based assessment and collaboration platform, also help students build soft skills like communication, problem-solving and teamwork — skills that are essential for career success.
Yes. Find a variety of MindTap training guides, video tutorials, webinars as well as other helpful training resources and tools to make the most of your office computing, programming, IT, cybersecurity, networking and/or information systems course. Explore our MindTap training resources.
