CBT is not new. However, anyone who has not experienced the look and feel of CBT recently will find it significantly changed from the former green screen variety. The CBT programs are currently available through Compuware Corporation. They are comprehensive, graphic-rich and highly interactive. Interactive CBT requires participation from the participant either in responding to questions or completing simulation or hands-on exercises. These are all structured with the objective of providing a highly engaging learning experience. Interactive CBT has been proven in studies to increase the rate of learning retention over more traditional training delivery methods.

As well as enabling just-in-time training, CBT can also be used as a prerequisite to classes to create a common base for all participants; it can be intergrated into a class where the instructor can play the facilitator role; and it can be employed for refresher training. Clearly, CBT will not completely replace traditional training approaches. However, CBT provides the solid foundation from which other forms of training can build as needed.