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Augmented Reality Courses for Beginners

Beginner Augmented Reality courses can help you learn 3D modeling, user interface design, and interactive storytelling techniques. You can build skills in spatial awareness, prototyping, and integrating multimedia elements into AR experiences. Many courses introduce tools like Unity and ARKit, that support creating immersive applications and games. You'll also explore methods for testing and refining your AR projects, ensuring they engage users effectively while providing a seamless experience.

Popular Beginner Augmented Reality Courses and Certifications


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    Google AR & VR

    Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Application Design, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, User Experience, User Flows, Computer Hardware

    4.5 stars, 3.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Diversity Awareness, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Human Factors (Security), Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 418 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (418) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Interactive Design, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, User Experience, Experience Design, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visual Storytelling, Design, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies

    4.7 stars, 604 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (604) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    UX for Augmented Reality: An Introduction for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), User Experience, Virtual Reality, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Virtual Environment, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Display Devices, User Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Yonsei University

    AR (Augmented Reality) & Video Streaming Services Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Live Streaming, Multimedia, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis, Market Share, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Network Routing, Market Opportunities, Cloud Services, Network Protocols, Application Development, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Business Modeling, Cloud-Based Integration, Video Production, Content Management

    4.7 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Tool Calling, Embeddings, OpenAI API, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Token Optimization, Agentic Workflows

    4.4 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Foundations of Immersive UX & Interactive Design

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Responsive Web Design, Content Management Systems, Post-Production, Content Management, User Experience, Figma (Design Software), TikTok, Virtual Reality, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Experience Design, Animations, Usability, Layout Design, Scripting, Debugging

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of London

    Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Application Design, Display Devices, Usability Testing

    4.7 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Context Engineering, AI powered creativity, Large Language Modeling

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Top AI program
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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, AI literacy, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

    4.8 stars, 9.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    Transform Your Business with Augmented and Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Digital Assets, Game Design, Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Driving engagement, MarTech, Business Technologies, Branding, Return On Investment, Business Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), 3D Assets, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Foundry Essentials: RAG, Fine-Tuning and AI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI Agents, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, Microsoft Azure, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Microsoft Development Tools, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, Model Optimization, Agentic systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular augmented reality courses

  • Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore: Google AR & VR
  • Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues: University of Michigan
  • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • UX for Augmented Reality: An Introduction for Designers: Skillshare
  • AR (Augmented Reality) & Video Streaming Services Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • Introduction to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): Coursera
  • Foundations of Immersive UX & Interactive Design: Skillshare
  • Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Agentic AI and AI Agents for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University

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