6 VR and AR courses that you can take for free
Explore the fundamentals of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality through free courses from leading universities and platforms.
Author - Mansur Ismagulov
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The list includes VR, AR, and MR courses from Lancaster University, The University of Michigan, UCSanDiegoX, Udemy, and Unity. Topics cover the fundamentals of XR experience development, using WebXR, Unity, and Unreal, as well as creating applications without programming. Program durations range from 2 hours to 3 months.
Introduction to Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality by Lancaster University
In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of VR, AR, and MR, as well as the necessary tools for creating them. You will become familiar with key concepts in XR experience development and hear examples of these technologies' applications from experts in various fields.
Duration: 2 weeks
Developing AR/VR/MR/XR Applications with WebXR, Unity, and Unreal by The University of Michigan
In this course, you will learn to create basic and immersive VR scenes, as well as marker-based and markerless AR applications using WebXR or Unity. You will master fundamental concepts and techniques for developing advanced XR applications, with a focus on ethics, accessibility, and privacy.
Duration: 3 weeks
Extended Reality for Everybody by The University of Michigan
This course provides a general understanding of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality. In three modules, you will learn the basics of XR, how to design and develop XR applications, discuss key issues in the field, and learn how to use XR in education.
Duration: 3 months
UCSanDiegoX: How Virtual Reality Works
This course teaches the basics of developing VR applications for users and businesses. You will learn about the differences between VR devices, how to write interactive programs, and how to solve common problems when creating VR software.
Duration: 6 weeks
How To Create VR Experiences by Udemy
In this course, you will learn to create virtual realities without the need for programming or design skills. You will master the design of immersive environments, adding realistic details, and creating interactive experiences using motion and sound.
Duration: 2 hours
Unity XR: How to Build AR and VR Apps
Learn Unity XR and how to create AR and VR applications using Unity. This specialization includes three courses that explain the technologies underlying XR and examine the unique aspects of user experience when developing for extended reality.
Duration: 3 months
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