Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ225523

Extended Reality in Human Capital Development: A Review of VR/AR-Based Immersive Learning Architectures for Enterprise-Scale Employee Training

Authors(5) :-Immaculata Omemma Evans-Uzosike, Chinenye Gbemisola Okatta, Bisayo Oluwatosin Otokiti, Onyinye Gift Ejike, Omolola Temitope Kufile

This paper presents a comprehensive review of extended reality (XR)—encompassing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)—as a transformative tool for enterprise-scale employee training and human capital development. As industries confront digital transformation and the imperative for agile skill acquisition, immersive learning architectures offer scalable, engaging, and data-driven alternatives to traditional workforce development strategies. Through a systematic review of scholarly literature and practice-based case studies published between 2017 and 2022, this study synthesizes the evolution, design principles, and implementation outcomes of VR/AR-enabled training solutions. Priority is given to references by Ayanponle and other authoritative scholars whose work intersects human resource analytics, AI integration, and enterprise systems. The findings highlight that XR platforms improve knowledge retention, accelerate upskilling, and enhance employee engagement—especially in high-risk, technical, or remote environments. The analysis also identifies critical barriers such as cybersecurity vulnerabilities, high initial investment costs, and interoperability limitations across devices and platforms. By bridging insights from multidisciplinary studies in AI-driven workforce optimization, immersive system design, and behavioral learning, this review proposes a framework to guide strategic adoption of XR in enterprise learning ecosystems. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research focused on evaluating long-term performance metrics, ethical implications, and policy-oriented approaches to immersive workforce development.

Authors and Affiliations

Immaculata Omemma Evans-Uzosike
Independent Researcher, Abuja, Nigeria
Chinenye Gbemisola Okatta
Independent Researcher, Abuja, Nigeria
Bisayo Oluwatosin Otokiti
Department of Business and Entrepreneurship, Kwara State University
Onyinye Gift Ejike
The Velvet Expression, Nigeria
Omolola Temitope Kufile
Amazon Advertising, USA

Extended Reality (XR), Immersive Learning, Enterprise Training, Virtual Reality (VR), Human Capital Development

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 5 | Issue 5 | September-October 2022
Date of Publication : 2022-09-10
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 111-124
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ225523
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

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Immaculata Omemma Evans-Uzosike, Chinenye Gbemisola Okatta, Bisayo Oluwatosin Otokiti, Onyinye Gift Ejike, Omolola Temitope Kufile, "Extended Reality in Human Capital Development: A Review of VR/AR-Based Immersive Learning Architectures for Enterprise-Scale Employee Training", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 5, Issue 5, pp.111-124, September-October.2022
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