MeasureUp
Virtual IT labs software
Technical skills development software
Education software
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What is MeasureUp
MeasureUp is a technical learning and assessment product focused on IT certification preparation through practice tests and related study tools. It is used by individual learners, training providers, and organizations that want to benchmark readiness for vendor certification exams and track progress over time. The product centers on exam-style question banks, scoring, and reporting rather than hands-on sandbox environments.
Certification-focused practice testing
MeasureUp primarily supports certification readiness through timed practice exams and study modes aligned to specific exam objectives. This fits use cases where learners need to validate knowledge and identify gaps before sitting an exam. Compared with lab-first training platforms, it provides a more direct assessment workflow for exam preparation.
Assessment and progress reporting
The platform provides scoring and performance breakdowns that help learners understand strengths and weaknesses by domain. For organizations and training programs, this supports tracking outcomes across cohorts and measuring improvement over time. This is useful when the goal is knowledge verification rather than environment provisioning.
Broad learner deployment options
MeasureUp is commonly deployed for individual self-study as well as in structured training contexts. This supports scenarios such as classroom supplementation, corporate learning programs, and exam-prep packages. Its assessment-centric design can be easier to roll out than infrastructure-heavy lab environments.
Limited hands-on lab capability
MeasureUp’s core value is practice testing, not interactive virtual labs. Teams seeking browser-based sandboxes, guided labs, or ephemeral environments for real tool usage typically need a separate lab platform. This can reduce suitability for skill-building programs that require practical task completion.
Narrower learning modalities
Because the product is centered on questions and exam simulation, it may not cover the full range of learning experiences such as instructor-led sessions, integrated coding exercises, or scenario-based troubleshooting labs. Organizations building end-to-end technical academies may need additional content and delivery systems. This can increase integration and content-management overhead.
Coverage depends on exam catalog
The usefulness of MeasureUp depends on whether it offers up-to-date practice tests for the specific certifications an organization targets. When certifications change, question banks and mappings must be refreshed to remain aligned with current objectives. Buyers should validate availability and update cadence for their required exams.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Plan (12-month commitment, billed monthly) | $21.00 per user/month (billed monthly; equivalent $252 per 12 months) | Unlimited access to MeasureUp’s entire practice-test catalog for 12 months; 12-month commitment. |
| 1‑Year Plan (single payment) | $131.34 per user (one-time annual payment; shown as discounted from $199) | Unlimited access to MeasureUp’s entire practice-test catalog for 12 months; advertised as a ‘1 year plan’. |
| 2‑Year Plan (single payment) | $210.94 per user (one-time 2‑year payment; shown as discounted from $398) | Unlimited access to MeasureUp’s entire practice-test catalog for 24 months. |
| Individual Practice Test (single exam) | Regular $99.00 (many exams show “As low as” discounted prices, e.g., $54.45–$63.36 depending on exam/country) | One-off purchase of a single practice test; access duration varies by product (product pages show 30–60 days for practice tests; some CertKits include 365-day elearning). |
| Assessment (short assessment products) | Regular $19.95 (site shows “As low as” prices for some assessments; examples on site: $7.98, $5.59) | Short/assessment-only SKU (typically ~30 questions); no explanations or references included; one-time purchase. |
| Team Lite Plan (multi-user pack) | From $297 (example: 5-key pack discounted from $495) | Pack-based licensing (e.g., 5 keys = 5 seats/practice tests); MeasureUp indicates 180-day online access per registered key for some team packs. |
| Team / Volume Plans | Varies (packs from 10 to 99 keys; discounts escalate with volume) | Volume licensing for teams; discounts up to ~60% advertised vs individual purchases; license duration typically 1 year; contact sales for custom quotes. |
| Enterprise / Custom | Custom pricing | Enterprise accounts (100+ keys) and add-ons (authoring, partner portal, LTI integration, etc.) require contacting MeasureUp Sales. |
