The VR/AR Association (VRARA) has partnered with Meta to develop the next generation of metaverse creators to gain the skills required to create in extended reality (XR) technologies—including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

Through Meta Immersive Learning, Meta is investing $150M to help develop the next generation of metaverse creators, fund high-quality immersive experiences that transform the way we learn, and increase access to learning through technology.

“Our community can now explore free online courses, podcasts, and creator-led trainings to help them transform their ideas into life in the metaverse,” said Kris Kolo, global executive director of the VRARA.. Creators of all levels have the opportunity to discover online learning courses, training programs and certifications in creating AR experiences”

Through the Meta Spark Curriculum, creators and learners can explore free online courses, podcasts and creator-led trainings to help them transform their ideas into life in the metaverse. Creators of all levels have the opportunity to discover online learning courses, training programs and certifications in creating AR experiences by using Meta Spark.

Creators who complete all courses receive the following benefits:

• Access to a community of Meta Spark creators.
• Access to Meta’s job board to help monetize new AR creator skills.
• A voucher to enroll in the Meta Certified Spark Professional 700-101 certification for free.

To obtain a complementary certification voucher for Meta Certified Spark Professional 700-101, members should contact info@thevrara.com with proof of completion of the Quickstart, AR Fundamentals, and AR Pro courses.