VR Development Courses and Certifications

Goldsmiths University of London;  University of London

3D Models for Virtual Reality

386 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create immersive VR worlds using Unity3D. Master 3D graphics, texturing, and audio techniques while considering VR-specific requirements and performance optimization. Culminates in a hands-on VR scene project.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Coursera

VR with Unity: Build your first Meta Quest VR Project

Learn to develop for Meta Quest VR using Unity, from setup to creating interactive virtual environments. Gain essential skills for VR development across industries.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Philipp Lackner

Introduction to Android XR Development - Building Apps with AR and VR Support

Discover how to develop Android AR and VR applications using Google's XR framework, covering essential setup and implementation techniques for creating immersive mobile experiences.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Building a New Paradigm - Lessons from the Commercial Development of Touch Systems, and How We Can Do Better in AR/VR

Insights on touch interface development and lessons for AR/VR UI design. Explores misconceptions about "natural" interfaces and proposes strategies for creating functional, appropriate experiences in emerging technologies.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

VR Bleeding Edge of Development and Technology

Explore the cutting-edge developments in virtual reality technology and its impact on future applications with insights from industry expert Arnar Gunnarsson.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

DEFCONConference

VR Workspaces - Creating Virtual Reality Development Environments

Explore the innovative world of VR workspaces and their applications in cybersecurity through insights from the DCGVR Village at DEF CON 31.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Virtual Reality

14 ratings at Udacity

If you are interested in learning more about virtual reality, this course will teach you the principles of VR technology and help you understand what you can build in VR.

• Udacity
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Google;  Grow with Google

VR Interview Preparation

3 ratings at Udacity

Learn how to tackle interview questions for technical roles in VR Development.

• Udacity
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Zenva

Intro to VR Game Development with Unity - Complete Course

Learn to create VR games for multiple platforms using Unity. Build a flying platform demo in a low-poly world, covering SDK setup, movement mechanics, and platform-specific implementations.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unity

Create with VR

Discover how to design and develop Virtual Reality applications from concept to completion, mastering VR interactions, optimization, and lighting techniques.

• Unity Learn
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Unity

Create with VR for Educators

Discover how to design and develop Virtual Reality applications using Unity, equipping yourself with skills to teach VR development and create immersive educational experiences.

• Unity Learn
• 27 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

VR with Unreal Engine 5 - Full Beginner Course

Master VR development in Unreal Engine 5 from setup to publishing, covering lighting, materials, interactions, and advanced features like Nanite for immersive experiences.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unity

Look Ma, No Jutter! Optimizing Performance Across Oculus Mobile - Unite LA

Optimize mobile VR performance with techniques for reducing draw calls and maximizing efficiency across Oculus devices. Learn texture, geometry, and lighting optimization, plus Unity profiling for Project Santa Cruz.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Unreal Engine

Exploring the OpenXR VR Template - Inside Unreal

Explore OpenXR VR Template in Unreal Engine 4.27: Learn about Blueprint framework, customization options, and create immersive VR experiences with production-ready tools and techniques.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Unreal Engine

Robo Recall Performance Optimization - Unreal Engine

Dive into VR performance optimization techniques used in Robo Recall. Learn about forward rendering, MSAA, profiling, nativized Blueprints, and actor pooling to enhance framerate and gameplay in virtual reality projects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video