The British Academy for Training and Development offers the Transforming the Workplace and Learning Experiences with AR and VR Training Course. Human resources professionals need a solid background in AR and VR, the two technologies that can change the game in terms of effective training and employee engagement. The basic AR and VR tools and platforms are discussed so that HR managers understand how to use them properly. Attendees will learn about the principles that lead to immersive learning environments with a focus on interactive simulations and virtual training labs designed for workforce development.

These paths will integrate AR and VR in corporate training solutions, thereby providing examples from real-life applications such as onboarding, compliance, and skill development. In addition, the course shows how to raise employee engagement and knowledge retention through gamified learning experiences, while assessing the effects of AR and VR on performance analytics and feedback systems. 

Attendees will also understand the technical requirements and infrastructure to adopt these tools in the workplace. Key ethical and data privacy issues related to immersive technologies will also be examined. 

By the end of the course, attendees will gain:

• Introducing the different primary ideas of Augmented Reality, or AR, and Virtual Reality or VR, in terms of HR and workplaces.

• Give HR managers practical experience in employing these technologies within employee training and development.

• This aims to investigate the use of AR and VR with regard to the processes of learning, employee engagement, and retention of knowledge gained.

• Enable guides to build and manage virtual training programmes with organisational goals.

• Understand the ethical and technical considerations in the application of AR and VR in the workplace.

• Prepare HR professional leaders in spearheading digital transformations within their organisations.

Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:

• HR Managers

• HR Directors

• Learning & Development (L&D) Specialists

• Training Coordinators

• Talent Development Professionals

• Organisational Development Managers

• Corporate Trainers and Consultants

• Anyone involved in employee training and workplace innovation

How will attendees benefit?
In this course attendees will gain many benefits:

• Gain Practical Knowledge: Learn the fundamental concepts of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) relevant to HR and training.

• Innovate Training Methodology: Learn to design and develop immersive learning experiences with maximum engagement, efficiency, and retention.

• Increased Employee Engagement: Discover how AR/VR may be used to uplift employee motivations through immersive, gamified learning modules and virtual collaborations.

• Development of High-quality Talent: Future-ready employees at a fast speed with cutting-edge training solutions.

• Drive Digital Transformation: Become a champion of immersive technology initiatives in your organisation and make HR at the forefront of innovation.

• Master of the Key Tools and Platforms: Get hands-on experience with top AR/VR platforms, knowing what tools are best suited for different HR applications.

• Increased Organisational Efficiency: Onboard compliance training and performance improvement in immersive virtual simulations.

• Ensure Ethical and Secure Implementation: Discover how to manage data privacy, security, and ethical issues using immersive technology in the workplace.

• Develop a Scalable Implementation Plan: Develop skills to create a realistic and scalable plan to implement AR/VR solutions appropriate for your organisation's requirements.

• HR Trends: Empower your position as an HR leader by embracing future-proof skills that resonate with future workplace learning trends.

1. Introduction to Immersive Technologies

• Definition and scope of AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality)

• Overview of their applications in corporate environments

• Benefits and limitations in HR and training

2. Tools and Platforms for AR and VR

• Key software and hardware solutions

• Selection criteria for HR purposes

• Hands-on demonstrations of AR/VR training platforms

3. Designing Immersive Learning Environments

• Principles of instructional design in AR/VR

• Creating interactive simulations and virtual experiences

• Aligning content with learning outcomes

4. Integration into HR and Corporate Training

• Use cases in onboarding, compliance, and soft skills development

• Creating virtual classrooms and digital labs

• Blending AR/VR with traditional training methods

5. Enhancing Employee Engagement and Retention

• Using gamification and immersive storytelling

• Measuring impact through learner performance metrics

• Techniques to improve knowledge retention

6. Infrastructure and Technical Requirements

• Hardware and software requirements

• Setup and maintenance of VR/AR systems

• Budgeting and resource planning

7. Ethics, Privacy, and Data Security

• Ethical use of AR/VR in professional settings

• Ensuring data protection and user consent

• Addressing accessibility and inclusion

8. Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Building a business case for AR/VR in HR

• Creating a step-by-step rollout plan

• Monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement