I did my UKOMA Ops Officers course, in 2002, and i can agree it's good on the social side of things, but it is really designed for those who can't tell the difference between a car and a aircraft, if you have an aviation background then don't waste your time, mine was only military and i found it cr*p, and it's only acknowledged by those who are signed up to it, mainly low cost and charter, and even then it's not essential to you getting a job. But with the right crowd it can be a giggle, especially if there's a south african chick on the course, eh, Andy and Alberville!!!