Student Guide
Tutorial
Everything you need to navigate the Tedlab Academy platform, use sandbox labs, complete checkpoints and capstone exams, and make the most of your learning experience.
Getting Started
Set up your account and navigate the platform
Account Setup
Create your account, verify email, and configure your profile.
Learner Profile Onboarding
Complete location, career, and skills fields recruiters use for discovery.
Dashboard Overview
Understand your dashboard metrics, progress tracking, and notifications.
Joining a Cohort
Browse available cohorts, select your schedule, and enroll.
Sandbox Labs
Master the in-browser coding environment
Lab Workspace Guide
Navigate the sandbox editor, terminal, and file system.
Running & Debugging Code
Execute code, use the terminal and preview, and debug with hints and Shadow Pair.
AI Pair Programming
Collaborate with the Shadow Coding Pair AI assistant.
Submitting Labs
Submit your work, view feedback, and track completion.
Checkpoints & Exams
Module checkpoints, capstone mock exams, and Exam Dojo
Module Checkpoints
Complete module lessons, then submit a checkpoint to unlock the next module.
Capstone Mock Exam
100-question course conclusion exam in Exam Dojo — always Q&A format.
Exam Dojo
Paginated MCQ interface for checkpoint and capstone question-bank exams.
Assessment Access & Billing
Active subscription or track entitlement required to start exams.
Standups
Participate in cohort standups with mentors
Progress & Signal Score
Understand how your progress is measured
Signal Score Explained
Learn how code quality, debugging, and collaboration contribute to your score.
Capability Signal Dashboard
Live portfolio score from five telemetry sources at /account/portfolio.
Course Progress
Track module completion, lab submissions, and attendance.
Recruiter Visibility
Understand how recruiters view your anonymized profile.
Portfolio Timeline
Preview what recruiters see and manage identity reveal requests.
Getting Help
Find support when you need it