A 6-Step Guide to Implementing and Scaling VR Training for Workers.

Most of our clients approach us because their current training programs are failing to deliver desired results. While they have various training and learning initiatives, including on-site, classroom, and online options, lack of engagement from workers during lessons hinders learning of essential skills and processes. When lessons fail to engage learners, the desired impact is diminished, resulting in lower morale, reduced productivity, higher failure rates due to mastering issues, and an increase in worksite accidents.

With existing training programs not achieving the desired results EHS and L&D professionals that contact us want to explore the possibilities of immersive and experiential learning in Virtual Reality (VR). They have heard of the benefits of training in VR from colleagues, peer groups, tradeshows, trade publication and studies. Experiential learning is a highly effective training method that is gaining popularity due to its dynamic and interactive nature. Conducting such

training in VR provides a simulated environment that mimics real-world situations, allowing workers to engage directly with the subject matter. The hands-on approach to learning enables workers to acquire and refine skills by performing tasks in a practical setting. Workers can learn from their mistakes and receive immediate feedback, which enhances their learning experience.

Most EHS and L&D professionals that we meet with have done some research and with that they also have some concerns such as the cost and timeline of custom software development and the limitations of off-the-shelf solutions. Some have already checked them out and found they don't quite fit their needs. They're also worried about the inflexibility of the solutions they've explored, knowing that technology and government safety regulations changes the business landscape quickly, and they need a training and learning platform that can adapt to those changes.

At Cloudberrie, our VR software solution addresses these concerns by providing a custom project at an off-the-shelf licensing cost. Additionally, every system comes with a Content Management System (CMS) that makes the interactive VR lessons fully adaptable to changes in regulations or your needs. However, our client’s journey does not end with licensing a piece of VR software. Implementing VR training requires a change in the current learning and development approach, and for some early adopters, it's venturing into the unknown. Therefore, a shift in training methodology should not be a decision taken lightly. It requires careful consideration of the whole implementation process, including physical aspects such as hardware and VR training lab set-up, and resource planning such as training the trainers to scale the programs successfully across different facilities and countries.

To take the pressure of getting started Cloudberrie offer a zero-risk start-up package. We build your VR environment and implement two of your training programs. If feasible we even lend you hardware to run a limited pilot for 30 days. We do not charge you anything unless you want to move forward after the 30 days, and then it is just our standard licensing fee. No build cost or charge per learner.