In April 2007, opportunities for respiratory training in Yorkshire were 10 face-to-face training days, with trainees expected to attend eight days per year. This was becoming increasingly difficult due to the pressures of new working rotas. It was decided to establish a WBT programme which could deliver a further two days of recognised training to give more flexibility. An initial pilot study was circulated to trainees to assess if this style of training would be acceptable to trainees and their preferred styles of online training.