SkillStep

Workplace simulation & performance assessment

Don't just learn the job.
Prove you can do it.

SkillStep places learners inside real-life work scenarios and measures how they perform — with instant AI feedback and evaluation from industry experts. The result: evidence of capability employers can trust.

80%

of employers say graduates lack practical skills

2x

more likely to be hired with real-world experience

70%

of learning is retained through hands-on practice

01The challenge

Bridging the gap between learning and doing.

Degrees confirm what people studied. Employers need proof of what they can do in a real role — and most graduates have never had the chance to show it.

80%

of employers say graduates lack practical skills

2x

more likely to be hired with real-world experience

70%

of learning is retained through hands-on experience

The product

A real role, a real brief, an AI manager on call.

SkillStep simulation: Day in the Life of a Business Analyst, with scenario briefing and AI manager chat
Inside a SkillStep simulation.

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MYP Math Teacher
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Education

MYP Math Teacher

Design engaging lessons, assess student progress, and manage classroom dynamics in IB framework.

3-6 hoursFree
Mrs Rasha Hussain   - MYP Coordinator

Created by

Mrs Rasha Hussain - MYP Coordinator

Customer Support Intern at SkillStep: Handle a Customer Ticket
Customer Support Intern at SkillStep: Handle a Customer Ticket company logo

EdTech / Customer Experience / Customer SupporT

Customer Support Intern at SkillStep: Handle a Customer Ticket

You are a newly hired Customer Support Intern at SkillStep, a technology company that operates an online platform where learners purchase and complete job simulations. During this micro-simulation, you will handle one customer support ticket from start to finish. You must understand the problem, review the information available, reply to the customer, escalate the technical issue and send a follow-up update.

45 minutesFree
HR Specialist: Employee Onboarding
HR Specialist: Employee Onboarding company logo

Human Resources and People Operations

HR Specialist: Employee Onboarding

Step into an entry-level HR Operations Coordinator role and support a new employee from pre-boarding through induction and follow-up. Review employee records, manage missing documents, coordinate teams, recognise work-authorisation risks, write accurate communications, organise an induction and use feedback to improve the experience. Developed with Karim El Dana, independent HR operations expert.

2 hours (120 minutes)Free

Created by

Ex PWC Expert

02Our approach

Real scenarios. Clear criteria. Measurable results.

Every simulation recreates a genuine role — the inbox, the deadline, the stakeholder asking hard questions. Learners do the work; SkillStep measures how well they do it.

  1. 01

    Customized Simulation Builder

    Create role-specific scenarios that match your curriculum or hiring needs — from emails and presentations to complex problem-solving.

  2. 02

    AI-Powered Feedback

    Instant, personalized feedback on performance, communication and problem-solving, scored against the criteria you define.

  3. 03

    Live Reviewers & Coaching

    Industry experts add human evaluation and targeted career coaching, so every assessment is grounded in real practice.

03Performance insight

Evidence of capability, not just completion.

Each simulation produces a detailed report — task scores, criteria breakdowns, skill development and recommended next steps — for learners, educators and employers.

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Simulation completed — excellent performance

2/2

Tasks completed

6.5of 8.0

Average score

4.2h

Time in simulation

12

AI interactions

Performance breakdown

Task 1Task 2
Criteria ACriteria BCriteria CCriteria D

04How it works

A seamless experience for learners and educators.

Explore the full process

For students

Learn by doing
  1. 01

    Choose a simulation

    Select from hundreds of role-specific scenarios.

  2. 02

    Complete real-world tasks

    Engage in emails, presentations and problem-solving.

  3. 03

    Receive AI + human feedback

    Get detailed insights on your performance instantly.

  4. 04

    Track progress

    Build your skills portfolio and become job-ready.

For institutions

Build & measure
  1. 01

    Create custom simulations

    Design scenarios that fit your curriculum.

  2. 02

    Define evaluation criteria

    Set the metrics AI and human reviewers score against.

  3. 03

    Assign users & reviewers

    Distribute tasks to cohorts and assign expert evaluators.

  4. 04

    Monitor performance

    Track cohort analytics and identify skill gaps.

05Who we serve

Built for everyone preparing the workforce.

For

Universities

Graduate students who are ready from day one.

For

Schools

Bring careers to life long before graduation.

For

Companies

Hire and upskill on proven performance.

For

Students

Experience the job before you apply for it.

06Plans & pricing

Choose the right plan for your institution.

From ready simulations to fully customizable learning experiences. Every plan includes AI-powered feedback.

Compare all features

Starter

Ready-to-use simulations to launch your first cohort.

SAR7,150

per year · up to 100 students

Start free pilot
  • Up to 100 students
  • 3 ready-to-use simulations
  • 1 reviewer · 1 admin account
  • AI-powered feedback
  • Basic performance insights
  • Standard support

Growth

Most popular

Design your own simulations and scale across programs.

SAR18,400

per year · up to 200 students

Book a demo
  • Up to 200 students
  • 6 ready simulations
  • Simulation Builder access
  • 3 reviewer · 3 admin accounts
  • AI-powered feedback
  • Priority support

Enterprise

AI and expert evaluation for large, multi-cohort programs.

SAR32,700

per year · up to 400 students

Request proposal
  • Up to 400 students
  • 10 ready simulations
  • Simulation Builder access
  • 5 reviewer · 5 admin accounts
  • AI + expert feedback options
  • Dedicated support

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