In the context of the Volkswagen AutoUni the distance course "Basic competence knowledge-oriented management" was designed and evaluated. The effect of the course was evaluated by the participants regarding acceptance, quality of the learning environment, case-based learning, motivation, group work, learning success and transfer. The acceptance, the quality of the learning environment, the case-based learning and the motivation were evaluated positively. However the usability of the learning

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... tform and the virtual group work were evaluated less positively thus making a need of improvement apparent which should be taken into consideration in the further development of the course concept. Furthermore the learning success and the learning transfer were positively evaluated.