--- title: What course formats does PBI offer and how do they fit into my CLE requirements? description: As you browse the PBI catalog, you’ll note a variety of course formats that are color-coded on each CLE course listing. Your CLE requirements often dictate the number of credits that can be taken in a --- [Skip to content](https://help.pbi.org/en/knowledge/what-type-of-course-formats-does-pbi-offer#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![pbi-2016-logo-wordmark-2955-CMYK.png\]](https://help.pbi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/pbi-2016-logo-wordmark-2955-CMYK.png?height=40&name=pbi-2016-logo-wordmark-2955-CMYK.png)](https://www.pbi.org/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to pbi.org Go to pbi.org Hello! How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.pbi.org/en/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Registering for Courses](https://help.pbi.org/en/knowledge/registering-for-courses?hsLang=en) # What course formats does PBI offer and how do they fit into my CLE requirements? **As you browse the PBI catalog, you’ll note a variety of course formats that are color-coded on each CLE course listing. Your CLE requirements often dictate the number of credits that can be taken in a given format, particularly relative to in-person vs online, and synchronous vs. asynchronous learning. Here’s a breakdown of PBI’s course formats and how each fits into CLE requirement categories:** **[Live In-Person](https://www.pbi.org/search/?format=In-Person%20Event&sort=Production%20Date%20%28oldest%29)** Live In-Person courses are just that – classroom-style CLE learning where attendees are in the room with other attendees and faculty. These courses are not viewed online so are not considered distance education. **[Webcast](https://www.pbi.org/search/?format=Live%20Webcast&sort=Production%20Date%20%28oldest%29)** Webcast courses are CLEs that are streamed in real-time to a remote audience. The speakers are presenting remotely, and the audience is viewing the course from their own personal device. These courses are considered distance learning, but often qualify for “live” credits as they are synchronous and interactive. Participants are able to interact with faculty and ask questions throughout the course in real-time. **[Webcast Replay](https://pbi.org/search/?format=Webcast%20Replay&sort=Production%20Date%20%28oldest%29)** Webcast replays are scheduled replays of previously live-streamed webcast CLEs. While replays are pre-recorded, they are moderated by experts, so not entirely asynchronous. **[Simulcast](https://pbi.org/search/?format=In-Person%20Event&sort=Production%20Date%20%28oldest%29)** Simulcasts are courses that are being live streamed to an in-person group viewing classroom. These courses are synchronous and typically considered to be “in-person”, since they are viewed in a room with peers. You’ll find these listed with In-Person courses in our catalog. **[On-Demand Video](https://www.pbi.org/search/?format=On-Demand%20Video&sort=Production%20Date%20%28newest%29)** On-demand video courses are pre-recorded and can be purchased, viewed, and submitted for CLE credits at the convenience of customers. 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