[irishhighlander]

It must be frustrating for you, but I`d look at it this way. If he is motivated enough to study and improve himself, he`ll do it. With a guy with a busy schedule, he may just feel that it`s too much for him. If his company is making him take the course, there`s not much incentive to learn unless his next bonus is contingent on his doing well in the course.