AUSTIN, Texas, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay Learning, the leading provider of online training for skilled trades utilizing virtual reality (VR) and 3D simulations, today announced it completed a $5.5 million Series A round of financing. The round will support onboarding talent in its Austin offices and customer success team, while aggressively accelerating expansion into new markets and developing new platform features. " Interplay Learning develops and delivers scalable and effective training for the mechanical, electrical and industrial workforce using VR and 3D simulation. Its catalog includes dozens of interactive video courses by top industry experts and state-of-the-art 3D troubleshooting simulations. The software company has developed expertise over the last 8 years in simulation training in the HVAC, Electrical, Energy Auditing, Solar Install, Manufacturing, and Construction Codes industries.