BRC Is for the extreme beginner. Usually means 2 days in class going over the basics, and then familiarization with the bike. Things like where's the clutch and how to shift. BRC-2 Is for the rider with some experience. It's a one day course. Usually a couple hours in the classroom and then the rest of the day on the bike on a closed course. Both classes WILL get you the MSF card to get your endorsement It's a good course, as mentioned above it can help with some bad habits or develop good ones. I took it and picked up a trick or two.