FA-0770Software DevelopmentOthers

Metaverse, XR and Crypto Foundations

Virtual experiences, blockchain concepts and a guided avatar lab

Introduction

Why this course

Explore virtual-world experiences, extended reality and the role blockchain can play in digital assets. Compare use cases and development tools, then build a small avatar or scene using a prepared environment. The course is an introductory survey with a guided lab, not comprehensive engine training or an investment programme.

Learning outcomes

Distinguish AR, VR and MR and describe their uses in simulation and virtual experiences.
Explain blockchain, smart contracts, fungible tokens and NFTs in the context of digital assets.
Evaluate social, gaming, fitness, work and education use cases and possible business models.
Compare Unity, Unreal Engine and Blender and complete a guided avatar or scene workflow.

Prerequisites

Good understanding of Blockchain and NFTs
Basic high-school mathematics.
Programming in either python or java
Web development fundamentals

A suitable computer, permission to install the selected tools and reliable internet access.

Training outline

3 modules

01Day 1 — Virtual experiences and enabling technologies4 topics

Metaverse concepts, industry applications, experience development cycles and user interaction loops.
AR, VR and MR: distinctions, training simulation and potential benefits.
An introductory view of AI applications within virtual experiences.
Use cases in social interaction, gaming, fitness, work and education.

02Day 1 — Blockchain, assets and business models4 topics

Blockchain adoption, smart contracts, digital tokens, NFTs and cryptocurrencies.
Web3 concepts and the relationship between virtual platforms and blockchain; not every virtual experience requires a blockchain.
Monetisation approaches and market opportunities evaluated as design and business choices, not promised returns.
An NFT records token ownership; associated usage rights and cross-platform support depend on the asset, licence and application.

03Day 2 — Development tools and guided lab4 topics

Compare Unity and Unreal Engine for real-time experiences and Blender for asset creation.
Prepare the development environment, editor and lab materials for one selected workflow.
Design and build a simple avatar or scene; run or deploy it to the prepared target.
Review the result and complete the course assessment.

Tool comparisons are demonstrations; the hands-on work uses one prepared stack. Amazon Sumerian and Spark AR are not required lab platforms.

A programme built around your team.

Share your training goals and requirements.