Interplay Learning expands data center training to meet surging AI infrastructure workforce demand

VR andsimulation-based training tools will equip maintenance teams with the skillsneeded to meet performance standards in a demanding and rapidly growing sector

AUSTIN, Texas — June4, 2026 — Interplay Learning, the leading provider of immersive trainingfor the skilled trades and industrial crafts, has launched a new data centermaintenance training catalog.  AsAI-driven demand for data center capacity accelerates, the industry facesincreasing pressure to hire and onboard skilled technicians. Interplay’ssimulation-based training helps data center operators ramp up skilledtechnicians faster while preparing them to safely operate and maintain thecomplex electrical and cooling systems powering modern data centers.

The new offering combines immersivesimulations, expert-led video instruction, assessments, and role-based trainingto help teams build the electrical, mechanical, cooling, and safety skillsneeded for mission-critical data center environments. The catalog includesfoundational data center training, power and cooling infrastructure courses,safety and security training, and hands-on troubleshooting content coveringsystems such as CRAC units, chillers, PLCs, and electrical distributionequipment.

“In the data center environment, every secondmatters,” said Doug Donovan, CEO, Interplay Learning. “As infrastructurebecomes more complex, the industry needs more than theoretical training.Technicians need hands-on practice with the systems they’ll operate in the realworld. Interplay's training builds operational capability faster and enablestechnicians to troubleshoot problems, reinforce critical procedures and developreal experience before they’re put in high-pressure situations.”

Unlike traditional compliance-based trainingprograms, Interplay’s simulation-based approach prepares technicians for thereal operational challenges they will face on the job. Through hands-onpractice tied to real-world systems and failure scenarios, the training helpsteams build troubleshooting confidence, improve decision-making and respondmore effectively in high-pressure live environments.

The catalog is designed for teams responsiblefor uptime, incident response and system reliability across data centerenvironments, supporting the technicians and maintenance professionals who mustdiagnose issues quickly and keep critical systems running. By helpingorganizations identify and close critical skills gaps, Interplay’s programsupports stronger uptime protection and reduces reliance on external vendors.

The Interplay platform also givesorganizations visibility into workforce readiness through reporting and skilltracking tools that help managers monitor progress, validate competencies andsupport ongoing development. This allows data center operators to standardizetraining across teams and locations while creating clearer pathways fortechnician growth and advancement.

To learn more about Interplay Learning, visit interplaylearning.com.

About Interplay Learning

Interplay Learning, the leader in immersivelearning for the skilled trades and industrial crafts, now includes Industrial Training International (ITI), the global leader in specialized industriallearning solutions. Leveraging instructor-led training, online simulations, AI,and VR, Interplay helps organizations and educational institutions upskillfaster, reduce risk, and increase operational readiness. With over 500,000people trained, Interplay is shaping the future of workforce development,building better careers and better lives. Visit www.interplaylearning.com tolearn more.

Recent accolades include TIME’s2026 America's Top EdTech Companies, Forbes 2026 America’s Best StartupEmployers, the 2025 IACET Instructional Impact Award, 2025 Inc 5000 list,Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500 list, Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’sMost Innovative Companies of 2024, AHR’s 2024 Innovation Award, IACET 2024Innovation of the Year Award, and NFMT 2024 Vision Awards.

Tolearn more about Interplay Learning, visit interplaylearning.com.

Source: ITI.