I, as a lift truck trainer, do not believe in long distance training. On-hands training, done properly, is a billion times more effective than a computer program. For example...say you come down with a serious illness or injury, do you want a doctor who took internet courses, and apparently graduated, to look after you, or a doctor who graduated from a university who had hands-on training and instruction? When we talk about the dynamics of a forklift, analogies and explanations must be incorporated into the discussion to allow the trainees to fully comprehend the principles, something an internet program cannot offer. Interaction between teacher and student is paramount when providing training on safety, especially forklifts, which account for a high percentage of workplace injuries and deaths.

Just my 2 cents Canadian.