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Real terminals, not multiple-choice quizzes. Six career tracks. Claude AI evaluates every answer against the methodology a senior would use. Free for candidates, forever.

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live demo · no signupscenario_01 / printer offline · helpdesk
scenario_01: printer offline · ⏱ 04:21 remaining● recording
helpdesk@dc01:~$ nslookup printsrv-04
Server: 10.0.0.5
*** can't find printsrv-04: NXDOMAIN
helpdesk@dc01:~$ dsquery computer -name "printsrv*"
"CN=PRINTSRV-04,OU=Disabled,DC=corp,DC=lan"
↑ found it: wrong OU
helpdesk@dc01:~$ Move-ADObject ... -TargetPath "OU=Printers"
Move-ADObject : success
helpdesk@dc01:~$ Restart-Service spooler
WARNING: Waiting for service 'Print Spooler' to start...
✓ resolved · 3m 12s · expert path matched
helpdesk@dc01:~$  
TICKET #47 · P2karen, finance

“Hi! I can’t print. It worked yesterday.”

graded by claude

Five-criterion rubric. AI evaluates accuracy, methodology, efficiency, and real-world applicability, not just right or wrong.

built for government IT & enterprise hiring
MBE Certified · NYC #MWCERT2022-353SAM.gov registered · UEI PR9KWJPM4JU9SBA 8(a) application · 2026FERPA-aligned data handling

Four steps. That’s it.

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Pick a track

Six IT careers. Start anywhere. Your first 3 assessments are free without an upgrade.

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Work the ticket

A real terminal. A real-feeling ticket. OS-aware shell: bash, PowerShell, AWS CLI. 5–15 min per scenario.

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Claude grades it

AI evaluates accuracy, methodology, efficiency, and real-world applicability. Time capsule with a SHA-256 hash, tamper-proof.

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Get found

Verified scores power your public profile. Recruiters search by track, level, and skill. See your replays before they reach out.

Real tickets. Real keystrokes.

// six career tracks, scripted from real incidents
helpdesk · printer offline scenario
networking · routing diagnostics
linux sysadmin · service recovery
cybersecurity · incident triage
cloud / devops · pipeline failure
// why this exists

Built by IT operators who got tired of multiple-choice screening. Real terminals. Hash-anchored certs. No vibes.

// parent firmIT Custom Solution LLCNew York, NY
// nyc mbeMWCERT2022-353certified through 2027
// sam.govUEI PR9KWJPM4JU9registered through 2027
// 8(a)application submitted 2026under sba review
six career tracks

Pick your scenario.

All tracks →
track_01⌨

IT Helpdesk

AD · ITSM · remote support · ticket triage
12 scenarios · ~3hopen →
track_02⌬

Network Engineering

Cisco IOS · TCP/IP · VLANs · BGP/OSPF
14 scenarios · ~3hopen →
track_03⌗

Cybersecurity

SIEM · IR · malware triage · firewall rules
12 scenarios · ~3hopen →
track_04☁

Cloud & DevOps

AWS · Azure · GCP · Terraform · IAM
16 scenarios · ~3hopen →
track_05$

Linux SysAdmin

Linux CLI · PowerShell · Backup/DR · virt
14 scenarios · ~3hopen →
track_06λ

AI Foundations

Prompt eng · AI in security · ethics
10 scenarios · ~3hopen →
what makes opsticket different

Not another quiz platform.

Built for the way IT actually works: at a terminal, under pressure, with messy real data. Six structured tracks map to industry certs (CompTIA, AWS, CISSP, ITIL, NIST). Every score becomes a verified credential, anchored with a tamper-proof hash you can drop on a résumé.

Terminal RushFree drill game. Type real commands across six IT tracks, climb the levels, build a streak.
Verified CertificatesEvery passed assessment generates a hash-anchored certificate employers can verify in one click.
OpsTicket™ WorkplaceEnterprise tier adds an internal IT helpdesk, asset manager, employee onboarding, and knowledge base.
Custom AI scenariosEnterprise Suite and above: author scenarios for your exact tech stack with a Claude-assisted authoring tool. Enterprise+ adds unlimited.

Built for everyone in IT hiring.

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Candidates

Prove your skills with terminal-graded scenarios. Build a verified portfolio. Get found by recruiters who care about ability over keywords.

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Recruiters

Send one assessment link. Get back ranked candidates with grade letters, replayable sessions, and AI-generated feedback. CRM + Kanban included.

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Government

MBE-certified, SAM.gov registered. Built for federal contractor IT staffing. UEI PR9KWJPM4JU9, FERPA-aligned on Enterprise+.

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Education

Map real IT careers to your classroom. Tracks align with CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, AWS, CISSP. Discounted seats for districts.

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stop reading. start typing.

Your next IT job
starts in a terminal.

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no credit card · 3 free assessments per month · ~3 minutes to your first solve