When Walmart set out to modernise employee training, they didn’t just introduce virtual reality—they redefined how over a million people learn at work.

By embracing immersive, scenario-based training, Walmart achieved measurable improvements in performance, engagement, and confidence. At Virtual Training Studios,  we aim to help bring VR training to companies across industries to do the same.

Let’s take a closer look at Walmart’s journey, the results they achieved, and the potential to unlock training success with VR

From Experiment to Enterprise-Wide Impact

Walmart began piloting VR training in 2016. Just a few years later, they’d rolled out over 17,000 headsets across 4,600 stores, transforming how over one million associates were trained.

The results were remarkable:

• 15% increase in test scores
• 275% more confidence applying what was learned
• 30–40% faster training and onboarding times
• Real-time, consistent assessment for leadership readiness

From preparing staff for high-pressure sales events to building customer service and crisis response skills, VR allowed Walmart employees to experience the work before stepping into it.

What This Means for You

Walmart’s story proves VR training is no longer experimental—it’s essential. And with VTS, you don’t need a massive infrastructure to get started.

We deliver VR training that is:

• Immersive: Scenario-based simulations that mirror real workplace challenges
• Flexible: Delivered in-person or hybrid—whatever suits your team
• Efficient: Sessions as short as 15–30 minutes, designed for busy workdays
• Data-driven: Built-in tracking to measure learning outcomes and engagement

Whether you want to boost soft skills, improve onboarding, or prepare leaders for real-world challenges, VTS brings the power of VR to your people seamlessly.

Let’s Build the Future of Learning Together

Walmart invested in virtual reality (VR) because it produced tangible results, and you can too. At VTS, we offer VR training that encompasses both soft skills and hard skills, along with custom-built services designed to help you create VR training tailored to your company’s goals and needs. Learn faster.  Retain more. Train smarter with VR.