Originally Posted by MD88Driver

It's required per the FAA as part of pilot development/mentoring/etc. It's a bit more streamlined than the first; similar groups will come in and speak on their subject matter (Inflight, Ops Specs, etc.) It's a mandatory course. I attended one of the first sessions since it's inception. A wide range of seniority from newer CA to very senior CA. You'll get out of it what you put in. I've been here decades and got something out of it. My $.02.