Virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies are rapidly evolving, transforming industries by enhancing training, product development, and business operations. A 2020 PwC report highlighted their potential to contribute up to USD1.5 trillion to global GDP by 2030, disrupting traditional business models and driving innovation. These technologies play a critical role in workforce development, immersive learning, and enterprise applications, fostering digital transformation.

Following the APO’s 2024 virtual training course on Applications of VR/AR, this e-course continues efforts to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to implement VR/AR solutions effectively. Covering applications in education, healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, and construction, it addresses strategic decision-making, ethical considerations, AI integration, and emerging trends, ensuring that members can leverage these technologies for sustainable productivity growth.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts and technological foundations of VR/AR, including applications across different sectors to enhance innovation and productivity performance;
• Examine the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations in using VR/AR; and
• Understand AI integration in VR/AR applications in the digital economy.

This e-learning course will cover the following modules:

Module 1: Foundations of immersive technologies: Concepts, technologies, and industry evolution
Module 2: Cross-sector applications of VR/AR: Transforming education, healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, and construction
Module 3: Business strategies for VR/AR: Market trends, opportunities, and challenges
Module 4: The immersive economy: Building the digital experience economy through VR/AR
Module 5: Future of immersive technologies: AI integration, ethical considerations, and the metaverse landscape

Important Notes:

1. Participants who register to take this course and pass the final examination with a score of 70% or higher will be eligible to receive the APO certificate. Please note that the final examination can be taken only once. Therefore, the most appropriate time to take the examination should be chosen carefully. The self-assessment quizzes are for personal evaluation only and are not related to the final examination results.
2. Participants who perform well in this course and receive the APO certificate will be given preference, on a merit basis, for selection to attend follow-up face-to-face multicountry APO projects on similar topics, when nominated by their NPOs and if slots are available.
3. Notes 1 and 2 are applicable only to participants from APO member countries. Participants from nonmembers are welcome to take the course for self-improvement. However, they will not have an opportunity to attend follow-up face-to-face multicountry APO projects.
4. Each module is in a prerecorded video format in which the expert delivers presentations by explaining each slide. Participants can access the video by clicking on the link provided under the title of each module.