The Impact of Virtual Reality on the Effectiveness of Corporate Learning Processes (In Russ.)

The article presents the results of a study of two approaches using traditional teaching methods – lectures and practical classes, and innovative ones using virtual reality (VR). The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of training specialists in the professional field using virtual reality (VR) technology and to determine the prospects for us-ing technology and other innovative methods based on information technology, significantly improving the results of corporate training. The experiment, as a research method, was conducted in a group of employees of a construction company during the training period in a corporate program aimed at developing skills and abilities in using an application for designing support systems at construction sites and developing communication skills in a professional virtual environment. The result of the study was evidence-based statistics obtained at the end of the program during a survey of trainees, which confirmed the research hypothesis that innovative technologies and, in particular, VR training in-creases trainee motivation by 36%, engagement by 63% and the efficiency of learning by 21% compared to traditional methods. The results confirm that the use of VR technology not only optimizes educational processes, but also becomes a strategic tool for managing the professional development of personnel.