Name: Virtual Reality Mini-Degree
SKU: 1318075
Price: 1150.00 USD
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Virtual Reality Mini-Degree

23 Courses
57h 18m
Comprehensive

Virtual reality is becoming a part of our everyday lives. Far from only being used for games, VR is now common in a wide array of industries – including healthcare, education, tourism, real estate, architecture, law enforcement, and the automotive industry (just to name a few). In this multibillion-dollar market, there are over 171 million VR users worldwide, and as demand for VR is projected to grow, so too will the opportunities for developers.

The Virtual Reality Mini-Degree is designed to give you everything you need to build VR games and applications with Unity. You’ll learn by building real, portfolio-worthy projects – including a space station app, a 360° video quiz, a first-person shooter, a platformer game, and more.

Whether your goal is to build VR experiences as a fun hobby, or launch a career in this exciting, fast-growing field, this curriculum will give you everything you need to reach your goals.

You will master:

Coding basics with C# and Unity
Teleportation
VR-optimized UI design
Hand-tracked controllers
Working with 360° media (photos and video)
Preventing simulator sickness
Industry best-practices for mobile and desktop VR

Unity Certified Experts

This curriculum has been designed by instructors who have been certified by Unity Technologies and CompTIA in recognition of their programming excellence.

As a Unity Authorized Learning Partner, Zenva’s courses satisfy the highest standards in terms of both quality and relevancy.

Build for All Modern Platforms

You’ll learn how to develop for all modern VR platforms, including:

Oculus Rift
Oculus Quest
HTC Vive / SteamVR-compatible headsets
Windows Mixed Reality
Google Cardboard (limited support)

Build VR Projects

Create a portfolio of virtual reality projects, including:

Curriculum

Level 1 VR Mini-Degree Learning Goals

Level 1: VR Fundamentals

Coding in Unity with C#
Build a micro VR game
Teleportation mechanics
Preventing motion sickness
Performance & light-baking basics

Level 2 VR Mini-Degree Learning Goals

Level 2: Working with Controllers

Headset & controller tracking
XR input mapping
Pointer & interaction systems
Gaze-based interactions with reticles
Object-grabbing systems

Level 3 VR Mini-Degree Learning Goals

Level 3: Immersive Media

360° photos & videos
Diegetic & non-diegetic UI
Spatial UI
Loading data from the web

Level 4 VR Mini-Degree Learning Goals

Level 4: VR Games

Particle effects
Gun/tool positioning in VR
In-game HUD
State machines
Mapping buttons for console controllers

Level 5 VR Mini-Degree Learning Goals

Level 5: Intermediate VR Skills

Optimizing performance
Utilizing animation
Popular game mechanics

100% Beginner-Friendly

This curriculum gives you all the tools needed to develop virtual reality games and applications – featuring introductory modules for those who have never coded before, to intermediate courses that will allow more experienced developers looking to branch out into new specializations, this Mini-Degree is designed to help you succeed.

Why Learn Virtual Reality?

Virtual reality has gone from a rising trend to an industry mainstay. Whether for games, retail, or even education, more and more users are flocking to VR – as are small and large businesses alike. As companies foresee the increasing impact of this technology, demand for VR developers (along with their salaries) is expected to rise.

Double bar graph showing User forecast for AR and VR by industry

Bar graph showing predicted industry impact of XR

Line graph showing VR Revenue forecast growth

YOUR COURSES, YOUR WAY

Learn with project-based courses that are designed to be flexible – access them 24/7, fit them around your schedule, and choose the learning materials that suit you best.

You can even download your course videos and watch them offline using the Zenva app, available on iOS and Android.

✅ Watch video lessons

✅ Read text summaries

✅ Explore interactive lessons

✅ Practice with source code

✅ Build real projects

✅ Earn completion certificates

ACHIEVE REAL RESULTS

Our community of 1,000,000+ learners and developers have used the skills learned with us to publish their own games and websites, land their dream jobs, and even start their own businesses – and you have the potential to do the same!

Check out what our learners think below:

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MIHIR PATEL

I love the lectures, concise course objectives, and how they not only teach you enough to get started, but prepare you for the advanced stuff later down the road.

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MONICA MANCUSI

With Zenva, I started learning a more accurate way to approach problems and develop solutions. It’s full of interesting topics that I love to learn in conjunction with my work.

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CRAIG BICKFORD

I chose Zenva because of the large selection of topics and the fact that I can choose what courses I want to take whenever I want to take them. That level of freedom is unique to Zenva.

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ANDREA CARDENAS-ROEDER

The Unity courses at Zenva helped me achieve a level of comfort with game development that I didn’t think was possible. They give you the confidence to expand your skills, and were so easy to understand.

LEARN FROM WORLD-CLASS INSTRUCTORS

Our course instructors participate in elite developer programs and have been recognized for their demonstrated excellence in development and teaching.

That way, you can be confident that you’re learning the most up-to-date content from industry experts.

Intro to Game Development with Unity
$50
2h 7m
Entry Level

No knowledge of Unity is required.
Unity Mini-Projects – C# Fundamentals
$50
1h 40m
Beginner

A basic understanding of Unity and C#
Create Your First 3D Game in Unity
$50
2h 16m
Beginner

A basic understanding of Unity and C#.
Discover the XR Interaction Toolkit for VR
$50
59m
Beginner

A basic understanding of Unity and C# and an Oculus Quest, Oculus Quest 2, or Oculus Rift S headset
Create a Rhythm Game with the XR Interaction Toolkit
$50
1h 32m
Intermediate

A basic understanding of Unity and C# and a compatible Oculus headset (Quest, Quest 2, Rift S). Familiarity with Unity's XR Interaction Toolkit is not required, but recommended.
Build a Micro-VR Game
$50
1h 56m
Beginner

Basic understanding of Unity and C#.
VR Game Development for Beginners
$50
3h 6m
Beginner

This course assumes familiarity with Unity and C#.
VR Development with Controllers
$50
2h 6m
Intermediate

Basic to intermediate Unity skills. To run the project you will need any of the following VR equipment: Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, GearVR, any OpenVR-compatible headset such as the HTC Vive, or Windows Mixed Reality.
VR Pointers – Space Station App
$50
1h 44m
Intermediate

Intermediate Unity experience. To run the hand-tracked controller example you need VR hardware. A setup for Google Cardboard is provided as an alternative.
Hand Grabbing Controllers in VR
$50
54m
Intermediate

A basic understanding of Unity & C# and a VR device with hand controllers
VR Projects – Night with Mosquitos Game
$50
2h 52m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and how to run a game in VR. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.
Project-Based Oculus Avatars and Platform SDK
$50
1h 34m
Intermediate

A basic understanding of Unity and C#. In order to run this game, an Oculus Rift or Oculus Quest is required. However, the game could be easily adapted for other platforms.
VR Projects – 360° Photos Experience
$50
2h 44m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and the Unity VR Standard Assets package. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.
VR Projects – 360° Video Quiz App
$50
2h 26m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and the Unity VR Standard Assets package. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.
VR Projects – Space Invaders
$50
3h 42m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and the Unity VR Standard Assets package. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.
VR Projects – Exploration Game
$50
4h 28m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and the Unity VR Standard Assets package. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.
VR Projects – Puzzle Game
$50
2h 43m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and the Unity VR Standard Assets package. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.
VR Projects – Fitness Game
$50
3h 3m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and the Unity VR Standard Assets package. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.
VR Projects – Cabin Experience
$50
1h 56m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and the Unity VR Standard Assets package. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.
VR Projects – Third-Person Platformer Game
$50
47m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and the Unity VR Standard Assets package. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.
VR Projects – Underwater Shark Experience
$50
2h 46m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and the Unity VR Standard Assets package. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.
VR Projects – First-Person Shooter
$50
4h 43m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and the Unity VR Standard Assets package. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.
VR Projects – Build an RPG
$50
4h 23m
Intermediate

This course assumes familiarity with Unity, C#, and the Unity VR Standard Assets package. We also recommend that you complete preceding courses from the lineup in the Virtual Reality Mini-Degree.

This curriculum is suitable for complete beginners with no prior coding experience. A virtual reality headset is not required. However, if you’d like to test your projects and skills in a real-world setting, the use of a headset is recommended.

Why should I learn programming?

We’re living in the age of technology. In every industry, demand for developers is high and continues to rise, yet there’s a shortage of skilled developers. As a result, there’s a huge number of exciting opportunities out there for developers who want to take them.

By mastering the skills taught in these courses, you’ll prepare yourself for roles in a wide range of industries. Whether you want to work in a startup or a Fortune 500 company, you’ll learn in-demand knowledge and techniques that will help you to succeed.

What will I achieve by taking these courses?

You’ll not only learn the most in-demand modern languages, frameworks, and tools, but also how to apply them to your own projects and real-world situations.

Additionally, as our courses are primarily project-based, as you learn you’ll develop a rock-solid professional portfolio that can be used to impress potential employers.

Technology changes quickly. What happens if the content becomes outdated?

We’re committed to providing you with the most up-to-date, relevant content. If one of our courses becomes outdated due to modern practices, we’ll update it. Often, we’ll even remake it entirely using the latest versions of the languages, tools and frameworks.

We’re committed to keeping up with cutting-edge developments in the industry, and turn this knowledge into new courses, which we publish every month.

I’m an absolute beginner who’s never coded before. Can I still do these courses?

Yes, you can! We have entry-level courses on all key topics, and each of our curriculums feature guided learning paths that show you what courses are needed to reach your goals.

Additionally, if you need a little extra help, we have expert mentors on hand to answer any course-related questions that you might have.

What time commitment is needed?

We get that you’re busy, and so we’ve designed our courses to be completely flexible, so you can learn at your own pace and fit your courses around your schedule.

While we recommend that you put in at least a few hours a week (the more hours put in, the more you’ll get out!) there are no time limits or deadlines that you need to worry about.

Will these courses help me to change my career?

Many of our students have been able to successfully change their careers, land their dream job, get promoted, and even start their own businesses… and you have the potential to do the same!

You can also combine your existing skills with your new tech skills, and expand your career, rather than changing it completely.

Our courses have been designed to teach you highly transferable skills, and leave you with strong projects that can be added to your professional portfolio – whatever you want to do, we’ll help to get you there!

Can I watch the videos offline?

All courses on Zenva Academy can be accessed both on our online learning platform, and via the Zenva app (available for iOS and Android). The Zenva app features both online and offline access, so you can securely download your courses and complete them at your leisure.

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100% Beginner-Friendly

Why Learn Virtual Reality?

YOUR COURSES, YOUR WAY

ACHIEVE REAL RESULTS

MIHIR PATEL

MONICA MANCUSI

CRAIG BICKFORD

ANDREA CARDENAS-ROEDER

LEARN FROM WORLD-CLASS INSTRUCTORS

Intro to Game Development with Unity

Unity Mini-Projects – C# Fundamentals

Create Your First 3D Game in Unity

Discover the XR Interaction Toolkit for VR

Create a Rhythm Game with the XR Interaction Toolkit

Build a Micro-VR Game

VR Game Development for Beginners

VR Development with Controllers

VR Pointers – Space Station App

Hand Grabbing Controllers in VR

VR Projects – Night with Mosquitos Game

Project-Based Oculus Avatars and Platform SDK

VR Projects – 360° Photos Experience

VR Projects – 360° Video Quiz App

VR Projects – Space Invaders

VR Projects – Exploration Game

VR Projects – Puzzle Game

VR Projects – Fitness Game

VR Projects – Cabin Experience

VR Projects – Third-Person Platformer Game

VR Projects – Underwater Shark Experience

VR Projects – First-Person Shooter

VR Projects – Build an RPG

Why should I learn programming?

What will I achieve by taking these courses?

Technology changes quickly. What happens if the content becomes outdated?

I’m an absolute beginner who’s never coded before. Can I still do these courses?

What time commitment is needed?

Will these courses help me to change my career?

Can I watch the videos offline?

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