The various criteria upon which interactive video courseware can be judged are outlined. The criteria relate to the critical areas of program usage, content, interactivity, production, presentation, design, and programming. The mnemonic HICUPPP is introduced to describe seven key areas that categorize criteria which can be used to evaluate interactive video programs: (1) How to use the program; (2) Information about the program; (3) Content of the program; (4) User involvement, control, and support; (5) Presentation; (6) Product design; and (7) Programming. Each of these criteria is examined in some detail and their relative importance is discussed. (GL)