In an era marked by the relentless march of technology, the dynamics of learning and skill development are experiencing a significant transformation. Virtual Reality (VR) simulation training is emerging as a groundbreaking methodology, surpassing traditional training practices. This new training technology is now combining the best of digital learning practice with the heightened engagement and training transfer that VR can offer.

What is Virtual Reality Simulation Training?

Virtual Reality Simulation Training is an innovative educational approach that leverages VR technology to create immersive, interactive, and realistic learning experiences. It goes beyond traditional classroom-based learning or e-learning by enabling individuals to practice and refine their skills in virtual environments that closely mimic real-life situations. The training encompasses various fields, from technical and vocational skills to soft skills like communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities. Virtual Reality Simulation Training stands in stark contrast to traditional methods, by facilitating active, experiential learning in a very engaging true-to-life way.

The Pedagogical Revolution

Comparatively, traditional classroom-based learning can often feel static, akin to viewing a black-and-white film in a world now bathed in vibrant, 4K colour. E-learning, while flexible, rarely evokes the same level of engagement and real-world application that VR training provides. We have often heard senior L&D colleagues in large multinationals complain about how e-learning is “sub-optimal” with employees not paying attention, checking their phones, and doing other work or emails while attending remote learning. With the VR we have their total attention, no distractions and a much greater level of engagement.

Soft Skills Cultivation

Virtual Reality Soft Skills Training can be delivered in two ways and in a complimentary format:

  • VR Self-Directed Learning – users are taken through various scenarios by the VR system, with coaching and feedback provided by the software.
  • VR Live Training – users meet in a virtual classroom with a real trainer, all logging in using VR headsets shipped from our VR hire hubs located around the world. Traditional training without travel.

These two formats can also be combined so users can practice skills on their own before coming back to a group to discuss and reflect on the activity together.

Benefits of Virtual Reality Training

VR training offers a large number of benefits and with our hubs located around the world you can hire VR wherever you are to take advantage of our network and what VR training can offer.

Training with VR Simulation: Immersion in the Learning Journey

Virtual Reality immerses learners into a dynamic, lifelike learning experience. It allows learners to experiment, make mistakes and develop knowledge/skills in a way akin to on-the-job training.

Role-Playing with Virtual People: A Quantum Leap in Interpersonal Skills

For self-directed learning, VR introduces virtual interactions with simulated characters. This is supplemented by AI analysis combining the best of VR with new advances in AI processing. Learners can experiment with various approaches, perfecting their skills without the fear of failure.

Immersing Students in a Realistic Environment: Bridging the Real-Virtual Chasm

VR training bridges the gap between the real and the virtual, transporting students to authentic scenarios without real-world repercussions. It is the real situation simulator for life’s social and professional challenges, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for any work-related challenges.

Understanding Learning Progress Through Real-Time Feedback

In the world of traditional learning, feedback unless delivered by trained professionals can be very subjective and inconsistent.VR training, on the other hand, offers immediate and consistent feedback, enabling learners to course-correct in real time.

Access Accurate Skills Data

The data harvested during VR training is very powerful, training professionals can look for skills gaps, see how well their training materials perform, and which individuals may need extra support. VR also provides a level of data not possible with e-learning, with eye tracking for example you can even tell if delegates have read all the instructions and which elements.

Train Anywhere and Anytime: The Ultimate Freedom

With our VR hire hubs located in the US, EU, UK and Asia your teams spread around the globe can learn together any time anywhere. We also have our new programme of 90mins courses here.

These short 90mins courses allow your teams to learn key skills together in short convenient 90mins sessions.

Save on Training Costs: A Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow

While the initial investment in VR technology may appear daunting, the long-term savings are undeniable. Reduced dependence on physical resources and trainers translates into significant cost savings and huge savings can be made in terms of time and travel costs

Real Examples of VR Training in Companies: A Glimpse of the Future

General Electric – US and EU

GE engaged our services to deliver training programmes to both their graduate intakes and their HR business partner populations. Both groups were located across the UK, EU and US. With our VR hire hubs in all these regions, we enabled these disparate groups to meet and learn all together in our VR classrooms.

HSBC – Hong Kong, EU, UK

Working with HSBC we delivered training across Hong Kong, EU and UK, allowing colleagues who do not normally meet in person to learn together in the same virtual space.

Withers International

As a major leading international law firm, it was natural for a company with employees in New York, UK, EU and Asia to look for a more effective way to bring their teams together to learn and share best practices. We helped run short courses and as a result, Withers have now purchased their own VR headsets and look to embrace VR training fully.

New 90mins Training Courses With Free VR Hire

Not every company wants to invest in their own VR hardware. For this reason, we offer free VR hire when you purchase our VR training services.

Check out the courses here for more details.

VR can offer huge cost savings with short courses from as little as £60 per delegate VR face-to-face training offers all the benefits of traditional face-to-face training but without the expense or time lost.

Talk to us now to transform learning for your remote teams.