VR + The Future of Training

In 2020, with employees having to adjust to remote work and many needing to upskill to adjust to new ways of working, how can employers keep their employees learning?

One new solution is Virtual Reality. VR is already known to be effective for teaching hard skills and for job skills simulations, such as a flight simulator to train pilots how to fly. But how does VR measure up as a training tool for these other soft skills, such as leadership, resilience and managing through change?

My team at PwC launched the first and largest study of the effectiveness of VR for soft skills training. This landmark study demonstrated that not only can VR be faster and produce better learning outcomes than traditional training methods like the classroom and e-learning—it can also be cheaper for employers when conducted at scale.

Project Highlights:

VR Study Promotional Video | Source: PwC

• Developed and executed the marketing plan and design of the study, convening and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team at PwC, including graphic designers, video editors, copy writers, VR subject matter experts, and media specialists

• Produced and designed marketing website, promotional video, digital report, and PR plan to promote the study and generate leads

• Partnered with Facebook Oculus and VR training startups to promote the study findings

• Secured stories and interviews with CNBC, Tech Republic, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, HR Magazine, and VR trade publications

PwC VR Study assets