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What is the PTS Simulation Framework?

The PTS Simulation Framework is a robust modular codebase that world-wide development teams can use to build and deliver simulated training and examinations.

The PTS Simulation Framework includes:

  • A modular react-based application that can be delivered via HTML5 browsers across any device
  • Templates to kickstart development teams using the platform
  • A full suite of documentation to enable development teams building simulations
  • A well maintained and commented codebase built by Microsoft certified developers
  • A simulated desktop with controls to reset or submit a simulated scenario, and support for icons and windows
  • A simulated browser with support for URLs, back/forward navigation, and page refresh
  • Example simulations as references

Features of the framework include:

  • Ability to run the application fully client-side or with a full services approach
  • Security features to authenticate exam deliveries, encrypt exam related data, protect against screenshots and defocus of the application
  • Ability to score users based on outcomes within the simulated environment
  • Build scripts to create downloadable offline versions of simulations

The application includes support for:

  • Recovery of exam progress for users with unstable internet connections
  • Transmission of exam scores to an LMS or exam delivery systems
  • Multiple scenarios and starting states
  • Development, Training, and Exam modes
  • Simulation of back-end data with tables
  • Embedded instructions for guided training

Development Services

PTS also provides support and development services to teams building simulations with the PTS Simulation Framework.

Contact us for demonstrations of the PTS Simulation Platform.

Benefits of the PTS Simulation Framework

  • Infinitely scalable

    There is virtually no limit to the number of concurrent users of the platform
  • Sustainable

    Tiny running cost and carbon footprint when deploying to thousands of users
  • Reliable

    Once tested will always work consistently for users
  • Maintainable

    Provides a point in time reference for training and testing that can be updated as and when required
  • Expandable

    Functionality can be improved over time
  • Portable

    An offline training version can be created for end-user devices
  • Cost effective

    Significantly less expensive than building, maintaining, and licensing a full hardware lab for users/candidates with intermittent usage
  • Secure

    Built in security features protect exam integrity, and no live hardware exists to be compromised/damaged
  • Coherent

    No unanticipated errors, warnings, or failures that are often seen with live hardware training. A straightforward experience for the end user
  • Extensible

    The platform can be extended for other use cases adjacent to labs and exams, and include new features such as analytics, gamification, and guided help