There are choices pretty much from 1 day to 3 day classes and each has a place. Some people can't devote 1 full day, working days as an example, though can take 3 evening classes. Others want the basic info as quickly as possible, while others prefer 2 full days (and have the time). Money plays into this also since the courses vary from 150 through 375.
I personally wanted a 1 day class, that taught what the state required and for a fair price. The wife wanted to take the class at the same time which meant an extra expense of a babysitter for 9 hours. We met at the range where we did the live shooting of 100 rounds then went and did the classroom instruction. When we left we were overwhelmed with information from the 4-5 hour classroom time. It was simply a ton of information to digest in an afternoon. That said we were provided with all the state required information and laws printed out and in a nice folder we were able to take home for further reading. Additionally the instructors can be called or emailed in the future and will happily help you out if you have questions.
I don't agree that 2 days would have been any better. The state required information was explained, questions were asked & answered and neither of us felt the class was rushed at all... it's just a lot of information. The shooting part is easy. You shoot 100 rounds using 2 hands, main hand, off hand, to the left, to the right and some point and shoot exercises. Anyone, including most newcomers should be able to do this easily. Some nervousness is expected for new shooters but that's what the instructors are there for.. to help you through this. The classroom.. 80% of it is all the legal BS. Listen, pay attention, participate and ask questions and volunteer answers when asked 'does anyone know...'. Go home and go over all the laws again a few times reading the provided paperwork. Seriously, topics like safety, cleaning, identifying semi-auto and revolver parts are important to cover but the once over should cover it easily.
I see some 'ccdw' courses requiring 2 full days, 250 rounds, $300+, etc and being told that 'they go over more information' doesn't sit with me. A basic course is what the State Requires! Its the basic handing, shooting (100 rounds), maintenance and legal information. With classes of a dozen of more at 150-200 per person for 1 day that's decent money for the instructors and a fair price for the students/clients. Anything that offers additional information and/or requires additional rounds fired is not a basic course but an advanced course and should be advertised as such.
I wasn't looking for 'quick and easy' but I was looking for a class I could take in 1 day, was affordable and would cover everything the State required. We took the First State Firearms Training class, got everything we were looking for and had a fun time with quite a few laughs throughout the day. My wife was a new shooter with only a single range day prior to the class. We both happily recommend them as a CCDW training course for anyone in NCC.