AR and VR Fundamentals Training in Manchester

AR and VR Fundamentals Training in Manchester, England

Participants will explore the fundamentals, understand use cases, and gain hands-on experience building basic AR/VR projects using Unity and freely available tools

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AR and VR Fundamentals Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Manchester, England. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this AR and VR Fundamentals Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This is beginner-level training provides a comprehensive introduction to Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies. Participants...

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Course Code: ZJL35
14 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

Course Rating5/5

This is beginner-level training provides a comprehensive introduction to Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies. Participants will explore the fundamentals, understand use cases, and gain hands-on experience building basic AR/VR projects using Unity and freely available tools. The course is designed to demystify immersive technologies and prepare participants for deeper technical or creative development.

Welcome to the official AR and VR Fundamentals Training certification program in Manchester, England. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 14 Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

No prior AR/VR experience required
Familiarity with computers and basic software usage
Unity installation (latest LTS version) recommended
Android or iOS smartphone (for AR modules) or VR headset (optional)

By the end of this training, participants will:

Have a clear understanding of the AR/VR technology landscape
Be able to set up and use Unity for AR/VR applications
Create and test simple experiences using standard SDKs and templates
Understand the pipeline for developing immersive content
Be ready to explore more advanced development, design, or production roles in AR/VR

Understanding AR and VR concepts, history, and trends
Recognizing key hardware and software components
Setting up Unity for AR and VR development
Building basic AR and VR applications using templates and starter assets
Awareness of cross-platform development challenges
Introduction to user interaction design for immersive media

Understanding of AR vs VR and related technologies
Ability to set up Unity for AR and VR projects
Successful deployment of simple AR or VR prototypes
Participation in group discussions and hands-on exercises
Presentation of a basic immersive experience

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete the course and pass the evaluations.

FOUNDATIONS OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Introduction to AR and VR

Definitions, differences, and related technologies

Historical evolution and market trends

Use cases in gaming, education, training, architecture, and more

AR and VR Hardware Overview

Headsets

Mobile AR and wearable devices

Input and tracking systems (controllers, hand tracking, cameras)

Software Stack and Tooling

Development engines: Unity vs Unreal

SDKs: AR Foundation, OpenXR

Open source vs proprietary systems

Setting Up Unity for AR/VR

Installing Unity and required packages

Understanding Unity scenes, objects, prefabs, components

Basic XR and AR Foundation configuration

BUILDING FIRST EXPERIENCES AND UNDERSTANDING DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Design Principles for AR and VR

Immersion, presence, usability

Field of view, spatial sound, latency

Safety, comfort, and accessibility

Interaction Design in XR

Types of interaction: gaze, tap, drag, gesture, controller

UI design differences in 2D vs 3D environments

Feedback design (visual, audio, haptic)

Next Steps and Learning Pathways

Overview of advanced learning options (Unity XR, C#, shaders, WebXR)

Community resources and open source tools

Hands-On Exercises

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Participants will be evaluated based on:
Daily quizzes, mock questions and query resolution. Participation in hands-on exercises and labs. Performance in the final review and hands-on exercises will be evaluated.
ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete the course and pass the evaluations.

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