The simulation learning market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of simulation learning has witnessed a significant rise in recent years, expanding from $20.45 billion in 2024 to an estimated $24.54 billion in 2025. This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.0%.
The historic period has seen this growth due to enhanced focus on experiential learning methods, increased need for practical training in various sectors, the proliferation of online education and distance learning, along with the rise of startups in the simulation learning field.
The simulation learning market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, a swift expansion is anticipated in the simulation learning market, with its worth projected to reach $50.23 billion by 2029, displaying a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.6%.
Various factors contributing to this growth in the predicted period include the enlargement of simulation learning, heightened attention to environmental sustainability, development of simulation learning content libraries, the emergence of simulation learning ecosystems for unhindered integration, and the proliferation of simulation-based evaluations. Key trends during this period encompass the incorporation of artificial intelligence, embracement of virtual reality, adoption of simulation learning, education on cybersecurity, and technological breakthroughs.
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The surge in funding for educational technology is set to drive the expansion of the simulation learning market. Education technology incorporates the use of digital tools and resources to bolster teaching, learning, and academic results. There is a surge in investments in this field owing to its recognized capability to enhance learning consequences, improve accessibility, and adapt to the changing educational necessities in an increasingly digitized world. Simulation learning, a significant part of EdTech, is extensively applied to offer interactive experiences for practical skills growth in a supervised setting. For example, the UK Government, in August 2024, allocated $5.18 million (£4 million) into a generative artificial intelligence initiative, aimed at reducing teacher workload by employing AI trained on curriculum guides, lesson plans, and anonymized student data. Thus, the surge in funding for educational technology is pushing the growth of the simulation learning market.
The simulation learning market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Hardware, Software
2) By Delivery Modes: Web-Based Simulation, Cloud-Based Simulation, On-Premises Simulation
3) By Applications: Medical, Enterprise, Education, Civil Aviation, Defense And Security, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: Simulation Equipment, Virtual Reality (VR) Devices, Augmented Reality (AR) Devices
2) By Software: Simulation Software For Training, Virtual Learning Environments, Simulation Management Software
Key industry players in the simulation learning market are utilizing augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) tech to develop smart, cutting-edge solutions, like simulation learning platforms, to offer deep, interactive learning experiences that increase involvement and retention of knowledge. Essentially, these are educational instruments and environments employing simulations to construct authentic, immersive training experiences. For example, an Indian firm, Finprov Learning Private Limited, introduced PracticePot in June 2024 - a simulated learning platform designed to boost skill growth among Indian graduates. The main aim of this platform is to narrow the disconnect between academic learning and practical implementation, thereby increasing employability in a highly competitive job scene. PracticePot offers students the opportunity to interact with actual, real-time projects, providing them with the necessary hands-on experience crucial for comprehending and utilizing their theoretical knowledge in everyday circumstances.
Major companies operating in the simulation learning market are:
• Siemens AG
• Thales Group
• Rockwell Automation Inc.
• CAE Inc.
• ESI Group
• Ansys Inc.
• McGraw-Hill Education LLC
• Pluralsight Inc.
• Laerdal Medical Corporation
• D2L Corporation
• Realityworks Inc.
• SANS Institute
• Infopro Learning Inc.
• Mentice AB
• KNOLSKAPE Solutions Private Limited
• Toolwire Inc.
• Capsim Management Simulations Inc.
• Simmersion Holdings Pty Ltd.
• SIMTICS Limited
• Indusgeeks USA Inc.
• Innovative Learning Solutions Inc.
• Forio Corporation
• SimTutor Inc.
North America was the largest region in the simulation learning market in 2024. The regions covered in the simulation learning market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.