Virtual Skill Labs

Game-based virtual learning

VILTs that transfer skills, not just knowledge.

2-hour game-based micro-workshops with built-in pre- and post-assessment. Participants play, practise, and transfer — not just attend.

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Super IC modules For managers
2h
Per workshop
30
Max participants
21
Topics available

Our methodology

Built on the B.E.S.T. framework

Every Virtual Skill Lab is engineered on four non-negotiable principles. Together they turn a 2-hour session into measurable behaviour change.

B
Benchmarking
Spot pre-assessment
A short pre-test surfaces awareness gaps before learning begins — setting the baseline for impact measurement.
15 min · before we begin
E
Experiential
Games & simulations
Participants engage with the skill through games, simulations, and hands-on practice — not a single slide.
90 min · full immersion
S
Spot assessment
Post-test & leaderboard
A post-test measures shift and a leaderboard closes the session with energy — plus pre vs post analysis for L&D.
15 min · close of session
T
Transfer tools
Spaced reinforcement
Three concept refreshers and a quiz, spaced over weeks post-workshop, to turn session insights into lasting behaviour.
Post-workshop · 3 refreshers + quiz
Pre and post test results

Inside a Virtual Skill Lab

2 hours. Real results.

01

Pre-test

A short situation judgement, scenario, or game-based test to start things off — and set the baseline.

Min 0–15
02

Experiential learning

Immersive simulations, demonstrations, group processes, and case studies put participants in real-world situations where the skill matters.

Min 15–75
03

Hands-on practice

Role plays and exercises provide the opportunity to apply the skill — safely, before it counts.

Min 75–105
04

Post-test, leaderboard & pre/post analysis

A 15-minute post-test measures the shift. The leaderboard closes the session with energy. L&D receives a full pre and post analysis report.

Min 105–120
Post-workshop transfer
3 concept refreshers1 knowledge quizSpaced over 3 weeks

Who runs the sessions

World-class facilitators.

Our facilitators bring thousands of hours of experience running game-based virtual learning — across industries, cultures, and organisational contexts. They don’t just deliver sessions. They make the learning stick.

1000s
of facilitation hours in game-based virtual learning
100s
of organisations across sectors and geographies
21
specialist topics delivered by dedicated experts
100%
virtual-first — built for the online room, not adapted from classroom

Built-in measurement

Assessment that proves impact.

Pre- and post-assessment is built into every session — no login required, instant results, and full reporting for L&D.

Pre-assessment Post-assessment Pre & post reporting No login required
🎯
Situation Judgement Tests
Real-world dilemmas that reveal how participants think and decide under pressure.
📝
Quizzes
Fast, focused knowledge checks to benchmark awareness before and after the session.
📂
Scenario-Based Case Studies
Contextualised workplace scenarios that test applied judgement, not just recall.
🤖
AI Role Play Simulations
Participants practise and are assessed in realistic conversations with an AI partner.
🧩
Assessment Widgets
Interactive tools that make assessment feel like part of the experience, not a test.
Included as standard Pre & post reports Leaderboard No login required Instant results Shareable L&D reports
Super IC Modules

Power up your Individual Contributors

13 game-based workshops across the skills that matter most at work. Every module includes a pre-test, immersive game, hands-on practice, and post-test with leaderboard.

Featured
Game-based learning
Pre- & post-assessment on every module to prove and drive transfer.
Individual Contributors workshop
01
Influence Champion
Win buy-in and influence decisions without formal authority.
02
Stakeholder Management
Build trust and manage dependencies across teams effectively.
03
Ownership & Accountability
Take responsibility and drive work with reliability and intent.
04
Growth Mindset
Embrace feedback, challenge, and continuous improvement.
05
Change & Learning Agility
Adapt faster and stay effective through constant change.
06
Workplace Communication
Clarity and confidence in meetings, emails, and daily updates.
07
Handling Conflict
Navigate disagreements constructively and with maturity.
08
Negotiation
Manage trade-offs and arrive at better workplace outcomes.
09
Collaboration
Strengthen cross-functional working and shared accountability.
10
Prioritizing & Organizing
Focus on what matters most and execute with discipline.
11
Managing Upwards
Work effectively with managers through proactive alignment.
12
Using AI Ethically
Use AI responsibly while balancing judgment and business context.
13
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Apply proven frameworks to solve real workplace problems.
Manager development workshop

Give your managers the skills to thrive today.

8 game-based virtual workshops built specifically for people managers — with embedded AI role plays that let managers practise the hardest conversations in a safe environment.

Embedded AI role plays — managers rehearse feedback conversations, change discussions, and performance talks with an AI partner before they do it for real.
01
Feedback Mastery
Deliver candid, growth-oriented feedback that builds trust and changes behaviour.
02
Adaptive Leadership
Flex your leadership style to the situation, context, and individual team member.
03
Generational Intelligence
Lead multi-generational teams by understanding what drives each group.
04
Performance Management
Set expectations, track progress, and hold the conversations that raise the bar.
05
Art of Delegation
Assign the right work to the right people and build real accountability.
06
Decision Making
Think clearly under pressure and make better calls with imperfect information.
07
Motivation & Purpose
Create energy, belonging, and a sense of bigger meaning in your team’s daily work.
08
Managing Change
Reduce resistance and keep performance high through uncertainty and transition.

Organizations we work with

Trusted by India’s leading enterprises

IndiGo Airlines HDFC Bank Bajaj Finance Swiggy Reliance Industries John Deere India First Bank HDFC Life Akamai Aditya Birla Group Cloudnine Nomura Syngene

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Class size per session
Up to 30
participants per Virtual Skill Lab
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About Us

What is Skills Café?

Skills Café is a game-based learning company that designs experiential workshops for the modern workplace. We build board games, virtual skill labs, and simulation-driven programs that help organisations develop their people — from individual contributors to senior managers — in skills that actually transfer to the job.

Trusted by India’s leading enterprises, our workshops combine behavioural science, game mechanics, and built-in assessment to deliver measurable skill shifts in just two hours. Every session includes a pre-test, an immersive learning experience, hands-on practice, and a post-test with leaderboard — so L&D teams can prove impact, not just attendance.

21+
Workshop topics
50+
Enterprise clients
10,000+
Participants trained
2 hrs
Per session