In this paper we outline a method for systematically addressing needs assessment (QUALISEM-PEOPLE), alongside a case study of its use within a medium sized, German company. The method was designed in order to provide guidance in analysing skill and role competences, particularly when elearning systems are being considered for training purposes. The method proved to be successful within the company and helped to profile actual and target qualification needs, as well as employee preferences. In addition, there were also a number of overall lessons that could be learnt from the case study. These mainly relate to the need to integrate needs assessment within the broader context of Human Resource Management (HRM) systems, as well as the importance of employee participation within the process. We end the paper with a discussion of possible extensions to our work as well as outstanding challenges within the area

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We have developed courseware for UML/SysML modelling based on the needs of the European embedded/automotive industry. The courseware supports interactive modelling exercises. First evaluations show promising results.

Efficiency and sustainability of technology-enhanced learning is increasingly guaranteed by target-group and subject-specific arrangements of learning-conducive elements. Self-learning phases are combined with synchronous or asynchronous online collaboration and cooperation, as well as with face-to-face training sessions. In the "Up2UML" project funded by the Leonardo-da-Vinci initiative, partners from Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, France and Germany developed an approach for designing and tailoring learning arrangements for the software modelling domain. This paper describes how such a tailoring can be set up, putting a special focus on the design of learning scenarios (IMS Learning Design) in conjunction with the design of learning media (eduDocBook)