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Berklee bass courses

Are you asking about online courses, or books/methodologies, or attending in person?
I got a Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee in 1982, I'd say it was pretty valuable. Not without flaws/shortcomings, but if you put in the work the lesson plans and general approach to musicianship will certainly steer an eager bass player in the right direction.
 
I attended Berklee for 2 years in the early '90's, then transferred elsewhere for reasons unrelated to the quality of instruction I was receiving. The courses and private instruction were outstanding. Tuition has gone through the roof since then (and it was already getting awfully high), but if that is not an issue for you and you are highly motivated to work, I would highly recommend it. Don't miss Oscar Stagnaro's Latin bass lab!
 
I took several. I have posts on Talkbass about my experience. Do a search for Berklee online and you should find them. I really enjoyed the courses and thought they were very well done.