‍Introduction

XR isn’t just for gamers anymore. From sales floors to airplane cabins, XR (Extended Reality) is quietly transforming how companies train their workforce. Whether it’s teaching sales associates how to stock shelves or helping airline staff practice in-flight procedures, XR is becoming the go-to solution for training the employees of tomorrow.

Why? Because it gives people the ability to learn by doing, in realistic, hands-on environments, without the risks or costs of traditional training. In this post, we’ll look at why today’s workforce needs more innovative training methods, how XR is delivering real results, and how top companies are already using it to upskill their teams.

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Why Training Needs Innovation

Training is essential for any organization, whether you’re teaching day-to-day skills or preparing employees for long-term growth. Countless studies show that companies who invest in their people see higher retention, stronger performance, and better ROI.

But traditional training methods are starting to show their age. Flying in trainers or trainees, scheduling sessions across time zones, and relying on experts to pass down institutional knowledge, it’s all time-consuming and expensive. For industries that rely on highly specialized equipment, the challenge is even bigger. Limited access to facilities or tools can make consistent, effective training feel out of reach.

That’s where XR comes in.

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The Benefits of XR Training and How Leading Companies Are Using It

To solve these challenges, many Fortune 500 companies are turning to XR. Immersive training experiences allow employees to step into realistic virtual environments, learn at their own pace, and practice hands-on tasks, often at a fraction of the cost of traditional training.

And because XR encourages active learning, not just passive observation, it helps employees build deeper understanding and confidence. They don’t just memorize steps, they internalize the why behind them.

Here are a few real-world examples:

• Lufthansa uses VR to train over 20,000 flight attendants per year on safety protocols, customer service, and emergency procedures. After receiving certification from the German Federal Aviation Authority, their XR training program has been praised for both its efficiency and cost savings.
• Kellanova (formerly Kellogg Company) created a VR sales training experience that teaches associates how to optimize product placement and spot upselling opportunities in virtual store environments. The result? Over $1M in annual cost savings and a 50% boost in performance over a three-day period.
• Axon trains law enforcement officers in empathy and de-escalation using VR scenarios that let them see situations from multiple points of view, including those of individuals in crisis. This approach helps officers improve decision-making and build stronger community trust.
• Ford, in collaboration with Bosch, built XR training for technicians working on all-electric vehicles. It helps them safely learn how to service high-voltage systems, without needing access to physical cars. The result: reduced training costs and better job readiness.

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Revolutionizing Pharmaceutical Training with Virtuosi

At Virtuosi, we’re on a mission to change how the pharmaceutical industry approaches training. Our accredited learning platform combines immersive VR with expert-designed course content to teach everything from sterile manufacturing and microbiology to advanced therapies like cell and gene therapy.

With over 100 hours of educational content, 56 technical courses, and 26 immersive VR modules, our platform delivers real impact:

• 50% faster time to competency, cutting onboarding from six months to just three
• 33% reduction in training time, making workforce development more efficient
• Batch rejection rates dropped from 3.2% to under 1%, resulting in major cost savings

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Experience the Virtuosi Difference

We know pharma training comes with serious demands, compliance, accuracy, and time pressure. That’s why we’ve built Virtuosi to meet the moment. Our immersive platform helps your teams get up to speed faster, retain knowledge longer, and work more confidently.

Join the growing number of life sciences companies who trust Virtuosi to deliver training that sticks.

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References:

1. Dietz, D., & Zwick, T. (2020). The retention effect of training: Portability, visibility, and credibility1. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 33(4), 710–741. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2020.1737835
2. https://www.nmy.de/en/references/lufthansa-learning-und-development/
3. https://roundtablelearning.com/pf/kellanova/
4. https://www.axon.com/resources/de-escalation-training
5. https://us.bosch-press.com/pressportal/us/en/press-release-10240.html
6. https://www.virtuosivr.com/impact

Lazlo Ring is the Senior Director of Innovation and Technology at Quality Executive Partners, creators of the Virtuosi® education and training program for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing operators. Prior to joining QxP, Lazlo spent over six years at Ultraleap, where he led U.S. customer applications and helped pioneer Natural User Interface technologies for immersive enterprise training. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Northeastern University, where his research focused on embodied conversational agents. Lazlo brings deep expertise in XR development, Unity, and human-computer interaction to the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical education.