The nature of work is rapidly changing, and so too, is the way training is delivered. Virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) training sessions are becoming more widespread, and well-known organizations like Home Depot and Walmart are taking advantage of these new technologies. Don’t think, though, that VR and AR are passing fads, though; there are several benefits to training in this way. One of the primary factors driving this rise of popularity is the fact that it allows trainees to practice real-world scenarios in an environment that’s free of real-world consequences. “In an interactive virtual environment, you can set up real-world scenarios that can drive home training in a way that an in-person classroom environment often can’t. This is especially useful when training employees on the use of specific equipment or machinery,” says Saagar Govil, CEO and chairman of Cemtrex. “Various scenarios can be played out safely and repeatedly for each trainee hundreds of times if necessary. VR and AR can offer safer training environments for industries such as manufacturing and oil and gas during a pandemic, but many businesses have found that’s far from the only benefit these modern technologies can provide.”