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Introduction to Virtual Reality

Ref. INTRVIR
CategoryExact Sciences and TechnologyCategoryBeginner
Dive into Virtual Reality and discover how it transforms challenges into innovative experiences, creating value for people and businesses.
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Effort: 3 hours
  • Pace: Self paced
  • Languages: English and portuguese
  • 1,074 already enrolled!
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What you will learn

  • Understand the basic concepts of virtual reality.
  • Learn about the technologies and devices that support virtual reality.
  • Explore practical applications of virtual reality in everyday life.
  • Discover how virtual reality is applied across different professions and industries.
  • Evaluate the challenges and opportunities of implementing virtual reality.

Description

The course “Introduction to Virtual Reality” provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts and practical applications of Virtual Reality (VR). Participants will learn how it is used across various sectors and how this technology can be applied in everyday life to enhance the user experience. This training is ideal for those who wish to understand the fundamentals of virtual reality and its practical applications.

Assessment and certification

At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will have a test with a mandatory learning verification, which will account for 50% of your final grade.
At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test, which will account for the remaining 50% of your final mark.

Course plan

Part I - Introduction to Virtual Reality
Module 1 - What Is Virtual Reality?
Module 2 - The Importance of Virtual Reality

Part II - Virtual Reality Devices
Module 3 - Virtual Reality Headsets
Module 4 - Controllers and Accessories

Part III - Applications of Virtual Reality in Everyday Life
Module 5: Applications and Entertainment

Part IV - Virtual Reality in Professions
Module 6 - Virtual Reality in the Workplace

Part V - The Future and Impact of Virtual Reality
Module 7 - Future Trends
Module 8 - Challenges and Ethical Considerations

Organizations

Academia Portugal Digital (Portugal Digital Academy)

License

License for the course content

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives

You are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

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  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
  • NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
  • NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.
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