What to do about ACLS and PALS?

Looking for some help here. I have successfully completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) course, but am looking to get ACLS and PALS certification also. I know that these will help improve my skills and knowledge, and should help me keep up on continuing medical education credits. New to the field, you have to understand my knowledge on these subjects is limited. I could spend hours and hours researching it, but am hoping I can start moving the right direction with some of your help. I have been reading about doing this type of certification online, but have also heard a lot of negative comments about the legitimacy of an online course. That being said, I have an incredibly tight schedule, and would like to keep away from a two day 12 hour course. Please, if you have any suggestions or insight on this topic, please comment. I will keep you updated on this, so that if anyone else stumbles upon this post and has the same question, I can help save you some time.