Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that uses computer-generated simulation to create an immersive, interactive and three-dimensional environment. Coursera's Virtual Reality catalogue teaches you the fundamental principles and techniques of creating virtual environments. You'll learn about the design of 3D models, developing interactive VR experiences, the basics of computer graphics, as well as the psychological and physiological aspects of VR. This skill set encompasses multiple disciplines from computer science, human-computer interaction, to visual arts and psychology, enabling you to create compelling and effective VR applications.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Animations, Application Design, Display Devices, Ideation, Usability Testing, Human Machine Interfaces

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Human Factors

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview

    Google AR & VR

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Videography, Media Production, Virtual Environment, Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    894 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Cross Platform Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    560 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Information Privacy, Conceptual Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    388 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Animations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    385 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • Status: Free Trial

    University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Ideation, Usability Testing, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Data Ethics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    79 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Cross Platform Development, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Web Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    93 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview

    Meta

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Virtual Teams, Cultural Diversity, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Community Development, Market Opportunities, Economic Development, New Product Development, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Interaction Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Display Devices, Game Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, User Experience Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    135 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Development Environment

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Columbia University

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photography, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Graph Theory, Dimensionality Reduction, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Color Theory, Algorithms, Automation Engineering, Electronic Components

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    231 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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