1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers) 4. [TestOut Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/testout/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d5854629a1338caa9c3f6ca45b3feaf6/testout.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/testout/reviews) [ TestOut ](/products/testout/reviews) (47)4.7/5 TestOut provides industry-leading IT certification training and certifications through interactive, hands-on lab exercises, video training, written lessons, custom quizzes, and certification exams, all in one integrated training package that is delivered on our online learning platform, LabSim. We are dedicated to helping individuals advance in their IT careers through effective training courses that prepare them to pass their IT certification exams and learn skills to help them be successful on the job. 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He loves the Linux Pro product, but wishes there were more labs. This student scored 100% (1700/1700) on the Linux Pro cert exam on 5/8/19, and would provide a very positive reference for TestOut, as would six other students from... 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