Thanks to the two gentlemen who've replied to my question. Both of your comments are excellent and reflect my personal viewpoint. However, I believe I was not clear enough when I drafted my original question. My client is interested in finding specific distance learning training programs in order to review them. I have already discussed views such as yours with him and have failed to persuade him otherwise. Bottom line: does anyone have experience with an online program and what good/bad points did you find? Thanks, DIRTFT