Examples of courses are UNIX, Windows NT, Oracle, Microsoft Office and Netscape Navigator. The Computer Based Training Initiative 2000 uses the CBT System to help the workforce deal with rapidly changing technology to conduct daily business. Phase one of the program established the central site, hosted by the Defense Information Systems Agency. It includes an IT course software library, help desk, user registration service and metrics collection capability. Phase two, now under way, will place courseware and software at base-level network control centers to minimize Internet traffic between users and the central site.
All users can access courses through the central site now.
Off-base users will continue to access courses through the central site, and can either take the courses on line or download them to their PCs. Progress reports on user metrics will be maintained at the central site, with local data being passed during off-peak hours. Force planners will use metrics to track proficiency progress and manage their programs. Air Education and Training Command is exploring ways to integrate CBT into curricula to get the most value from in-residence training programs. Proprietary software is needed to take courses in either download or liveplay modes.