Introduction: The Basic Training Course for Endoscopic Surgery Skills developed by the Centro Latinoamericano de Investigacion y Entrenamiento en Cirugia de Minima Invasion (CLEMI) offers to the student the tools required for the learning of basic concepts in minimally invasive surgery. The objective of this study was to know the level of satisfaction of the professionals with the course. Methods: Between June and October 2008, 7 basic training courses were done with a total of 40 students. The students completed two surveys, before and after the course. The surveys explored the profile of the student, their expectations with the course and their level of satisfaction. Results: 36 (90%) trainees were physicians specialised in orthopaedics, gynecology, urology and general surgery. 69.6% received training in minimally invasive surgery with patients. The 100% of the students conferred a maximum importance to the practical objectives of the course that were the development of abilities and skills in bidimensional spaces, triangulation and precision, as well as dissection, cuts and suture. 97% of the professionals were satisfied with the fulfillment of the objectives of the course. Discussion: The basic training course is an innovative project in Latin America that looks for the satisfaction of the training needs of the different specialties’ surgeons. The results show the fulfillment of the expectations of education demanded by the professionals.