Virtual Reality: A New Dimension of Business Skills

 Virtual reality (VR) is quickly becoming a powerful tool in business education, radically changing the way we learn and develop professional skills. This technology allows for interactive and immersive learning environments that enhance learning and practical skills.

Real-world examples of VR in business education

Fortune 500 companies are actively integrating VR into their training programs. For example, Walmart recently trained more than a million employees in VR to learn new devices, reducing training time from eight hours to 15 minutes.

Verizon is using VR to train call center employees to work with difficult customers, reducing training time from 10 hours to 30 minutes.

Sprouts Farmers Market used VR to communicate corporate values to new employees, increasing understanding of key ideas from 3% to 50%.

Statistics and research

Studies show that VR training can be as effective as traditional methods, while reducing time spent. For example, in the medical field, VR is used to train surgeons, allowing them to practice without the risk of using it.

Benefits of VR in Business Education

Resource-Saving: VR allows for training without the need for physical presence, which reduces travel and rental costs.

Increased Engagement: The immersive nature of VR promotes deeper immersion in the learning process, which improves learning.

Safe Practice Environment: VR provides the opportunity to practice skills in an environment where mistakes do not lead to real-world consequences.

Interview with an Expert

“VR is engaging enough to make people take learning seriously, but at the same time it is a safe enough environment with fewer people than when speaking in front of live people.”

Virtual reality is transforming business education, making it more effective, accessible, and interactive. Companies that implement VR into their training programs are seeing significant improvements in learning efficiency and employee satisfaction. Given the rapid development of technology, VR is expected to become an integral part of business education in the coming years.