Interplay Learning

About

Interplay Learning is a leading provider of online and virtual reality (VR) simulation-based training solutions designed for the skilled trades. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company aims to address the significant skills gap in industries such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar, and facilities maintenance. Interplay Learning's platform offers a comprehensive approach to workforce development by combining immersive 3D and VR simulations, expert-led video courses, practical knowledge checks, and personalized learning paths. This methodology allows individuals to gain hands-on experience in a safe, virtual environment, accelerating their learning curve and enabling them to become job-ready in a shorter timeframe compared to traditional training methods. The company's solutions cater to a diverse range of clients, including individual learners, small to medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations. Interplay Learning's core mission is to build better training, careers, and lives for skilled trades professionals. By leveraging advanced technologies like AI and VR, the company is transforming how technical skills are taught and acquired. Their platform is designed to be scalable and engaging, offering a more effective alternative to conventional training. Since its inception, Interplay Learning has trained hundreds of thousands of individuals and partnered with numerous businesses and educational organizations. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, including accolades such as being named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies and Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers. Interplay Learning continues to expand its offerings and reach, recently acquiring Industrial Training International (ITI) to enhance its capabilities in the industrial sector, particularly in crane and rigging operations. This strategic growth underscores their commitment to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge training solutions to meet the evolving demands of the skilled trades workforce globally.