Virtual reality (VR) is taking professional training to a new level. While some forms of VR have been successfully used for decades — flight simulators, for example, are a long-standing and crucial ...

The virtual reality (VR) training market, I predict, is shifting. Moving forward, I foresee that learning management platforms, training companies and others in the value-added reseller space will be ...

BNSF is including immersive technology in its mechanical training programs to help keep workers safe and improve role readiness, the Class I reported March 29. With the help of Virtual Reality (VR) ...

Learning the proper way to clean up hazardous materials after a car accident. Getting a primer on how to spray insulation properly. Practicing how to navigate workplace conflicts. These are all ...

Cadets at the police academy in Cedar Falls, Iowa, first have to obtain a two- or four-year degree in criminal justice or police science before entering the 11-week training course. That’s when the ...

Virtual reality (VR) has arrived in the fire service as a transformative tool for enhancing training effectiveness and realism. Immersing students in a virtual environment that’s a familiar setting, ...

Immersive field simulation takes a whole new approach to help plant workers conduct safety training for working in confined spaces. Virtually reality has been around for some time, but in terms of ...

Firefighting is an inherently challenging profession, requiring constant adaptation to new threats and environments. As technology advances, so must our methods for preparing incident commanders (ICs) ...

Safe training and updating the skills of tenured employees is complicated. It is also costly and can be largely ineffective in imparting lasting knowledge. Traditional training methods are simply ...