The introduction of Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) has significantly altered postgraduate medical training in the UK and there is added pressure to deliver training more effectively and efficiently. Respiratory medicine encompasses a wide range of clinical conditions and the new curriculum emphasises the importance of work-based learning.1 Theoretical training will continue to be required and web-based training (WBT) is one of the modalities by which this may be delivered. WBT is the provision of specific training requirements through an online medium and has the potential to provide a structure for theoretical knowledge and the ability to help trainees assess their own knowledge base, reflect on their understanding and plan future study.