This circular provides Training Providers the compliance requirements applicable to the conducting of Computer Base training (online, virtual classroom, E-Learning) when applying for an approval to deliver courses by such means.

A Computer-based training (CBT) is any course of instruction whose primary or partially means of delivery is a computer. It is a type of education in which the student learns by executing special training programs on a computer.

It may be delivered via a software product installed on a single computer, through a corporate or educational intranet.

The Approval process is divided into the following five (5) Steps:

• Step 1: Pre-Application: via an online meeting or by phone.

• Step 2: Formal Application: may be by E-mail along with the compliance checklist annexed to this circular.

• Step 3: Document Evaluation: Standard Operation Procedure (Documentation system approved by PACA shall be used).

• Step 4: Inspection Phase: an online demonstration is required.

• Step 5: Approval Phase: approval letter.