Q. Why opt for this WBT over books, classroom training or even CD-ROMs?

A Web Based Training Course presents an environment on the World Wide Web in which students and instructors can perform learning related tasks related to communication, student assessment and class management.Students can access this course from their home or office PC's, Macintosh computers and laptops via modem. You can also use online facilities available in public libraries anywhere in US, but certain rules about access may apply on these machines. You can study the material, attempt quizzes, contact instructors and other classmates whenever you want. This is called Delivery-on-Demand. Besides this, you can set your own pace for the schedule of class time, regardless of when other students are accessing this course. In this way you can schedule this course around your work hours, during weekends or even late at night. This is referred to as Self Paced Learning.

The following table presents a evaluation of WBTs vis-a-vis Computer Based Training (CBT), Instructor Lead Training (ILT) or workshop, and books.

	WBT	CBT	ILT	BOOKS
Interactive	yes	yes	yes	no
Delivery-on-demand	yes	yes	no	yes
Time	less		more
Expenses	less	less	more
Self-paced	yes	yes	no	yes
Availabilty	yes

 
Q. Who should attend this course?

The intended target audience for this Web Based Training Course includes

• Cleaning Technicians
• Sales Force of retailers, wholersalers and distributos
• Collectors and Connoseiurs
   

Q. How does this course work?

This course is uses the World Wide Web, E-mail, whiteboards, bulletin boards and other online media to distribute learning. The learning material or courseware is stored on internet and can be accessed through any internet browser. You can also download and print a PDF copy. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and read these files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a freeware application distributed free of charge by its crteators. You can download your free copy today. All the quizzes are also available online. The results are stored in a database as you take the quiz. You can access your performance record and contact the instructor at any time.

Q. What is 'Distance Learning'?

Distance Learning began with Postman delivered learning material for 'Corresspondence Courses" during the 18th century, mainly for the children of British Missionaries living away from England. TV based educational programs were introduced during the middle of this century. Computer Based Training (CBT), Video and Audio courses also gained popularity as these technologies became popular and economical. Organizations, corporate houses and schools started using Local Area Networks (LANs) to distribute instruction, and this gradually lead to Wide Area Networks (WAN) - internet or World Wide Web (WWW) is such a network.