Augmented reality (AR) superimposes computer-generated images on a user’s view of the real world. This course will introduce you to the basics of augmented reality (AR), including its types and different software libraries used to build AR applications. Classroom education can be made more exciting and interactive with AR in a variety of ways, making the learning process more engaging. We will show you in great detail how AR can be used in education to make learning more interactive and engaging. Also, in business, AR technology is increasingly being adopted to create immersive and interactive experiences for customers. You'll learn about the use of AR in business, and how it results in an enhanced shopping experience by interacting with customers differently. Following that, we'll show you how AR technology is used specifically in the retail business and how to develop an ‘augmented’ store with your desired features. You’ll also discover how an instant reality system works with AR on different devices, its main features and applications.

Medicine has always been an important field for mankind and AR plays an important role in developing this field. We’ll show you how AR is used in real-time for medical training and simulation to help learners improve their clinical skills and better interact with patients. You'll also explore how AR-based games are different from other games and the various categories of AR games that run on mobile and desktop systems. Some other sectors are also using AR to improve their capabilities and achieve higher levels of accuracy. You'll discover how AR helps in information sharing and training in numerous fields, including military, science and industrial sectors. Having learned that, we’ll teach you how to plan and create augmented reality content. Finally, you will study some possible changes and advancements in AR technology in the near future and its uses in the human body.

We designed this course for people who want to get the basic knowledge about augmented reality. This course does not require any pre-requisite knowledge or experience. So, anyone with the motivation to learn can enrol. It is also useful for people who are already working as AR professionals and want to improve their knowledge base. With the advancement and prevalence of smartphones, AR is becoming  ever-more popular with its uses in a wide array of fields in the modern world. The field of AR is relatively new and rapidly undergoing technological advancements. So, there are numerous career opportunities for AR professionals both with software and hardware-related knowledge and experience. Join this course now to start your journey in AR and learn for free!