The metaverse isn’t just for gamers or developers, it will be for everyone. In this free course from the experts at Meta, you’ll learn what the metaverse is, what it means for our world today and into the future, and the opportunities it presents for both professionals and businesses.
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Access and engage with the metaverse and discuss the potential impact of the metaverse
Explore the importance of creating a metaverse that is ethical, safe, inclusive, and accessible.
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this module, you will take your first steps into the metaverse, exploring what it is, how to interact with it, and how to communicate and connect with others within it. You'll also examine the ecological ramifications of the metaverse, and the role of decentralization in making the metaverse more ethical, inclusive, and accessible.
What's included
8 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will explore how the metaverse will be made by identifying the architects of the metaverse, as well as the devices, platforms, and game engines they will use to build it and you will use to interact with it. You will also explore how extended reality (XR) is used in the metaverse, and the role of the creator economy.
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5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will explore how the metaverse will impact various verticals, including education, healthcare, city planning, and civic engagement. You will also examine what communication, marketing, and design will look like in the metaverse, and what it will mean to engage with art, entertainment, and sports in the metaverse.
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5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will define blockchain and crypotcurrency as you examine how commerce will work in the metaverse, explore the implications of a decentralized metaverse economy, and discuss economic trends and opportunities in the metaverse.
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will explore the ways in which the metaverse can—and must—be built with diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind, how to build a safe and secure metaverse, and protecting intellectual property in the metaverse. You will also discuss the importance of centering ethics when building the multiverse.
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4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will explore the possibilities of the metaverse, focusing on research and development opportunities, how university and enterprise partnerships will help the metaverse evolve, and the infrastructure changes needed to support the growth and development of the metaverse.
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Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
Very informal on the topic, I enjoyed what it had to offer. A pretty well rounded scheme of what the metaverse will be, and what to expect.
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023
I enjoyed the course and it gave me a much better understanding of the Metaverse. Clear and concise, I loved how I could go back and review the materials and take notes.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024
This course is very helpful as it has made me know more about the next generation of the internet, which is the metaverse and how I can take part in it to evolve into my best version
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Frequently asked questions
This program is for anyone who is interested in learning about the metaverse.
No prior knowledge or experience is necessary to be successful in this course.
The metaverse is the next chapter of the mobile internet.