Executive Certificate in Virtual Reality for Disaster Relief
Published on June 23, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be speaking with an expert in virtual reality and disaster relief. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your experience in this field? GUEST: Absolutely, I've spent the last 15 years working in emergency management, and for the past 5 years, I've been focusing on the use of virtual reality in disaster response. HOST: That's fascinating! The course you're teaching, 'Executive Certificate in Virtual Reality for Disaster Relief', sounds truly innovative. Could you share what inspired you to create this program? GUEST: I noticed a gap in the market for professionals who wanted to learn how to use VR in disaster relief. This course aims to bridge that gap, providing essential skills and practical applications. HOST: It's clear that VR has great potential in this area. Could you share some current industry trends that you're seeing in the use of VR for disaster relief? GUEST: Sure, there's a growing interest in using VR for training and simulation, as well as for real-time decision-making in disaster scenarios. HOST: That sounds incredibly useful. But I imagine there must be challenges in implementing this technology. Could you share some of the obstacles you've faced or seen in this field? GUEST: Absolutely, one of the main challenges is the cost and accessibility of VR technology, especially in developing countries where it's needed most. HOST: That's a valid concern. Looking to the future, how do you see the role of VR in disaster relief evolving? GUEST: I believe VR will become an integral part of disaster relief, with more organizations recognizing its potential and investing in it. HOST: It's exciting to think about the possibilities. Thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights on this important topic. GUEST: My pleasure, thank you for having me.
