Databases are needed everywhere in the information society, and constitute the basisof all business critical applications requiring reliable, secure and scalable data access.The lack of knowledgeable database professionals in the European labour market isalready a productivity problem that has led to failed and delayed applicationdevelopment projects in the industry.Beside the theoretical studies, the project addresses the business demands regardingthe application and development of the mainstream database systems commonly usedby the European business sector; Express versions of these systems are now availablefor educational use. The project extends the results of the LdV project DBTech Pro, theDBTech Framework of modules and the series of hands-on workshops for learning bydoing and verifying theories: this framework is used to guide the development oflearning modules and to cover the latest developments in the practical field of databasetechnologies. Beside the contents, the results are extended and exploited to link theeducation of VET and HE institutions up to the level needed for professionals in theEuropean labour market and to PhD programmes for the needs of Europeanresearchers. The LLL strategies for the European database professionals are alsoaddressed. Internet-based virtual laboratories, digital video lessons and online tests willdisseminate and exploit the tutorials and workshops to OC partners. Tests are preparedfor all levels to evaluate the knowledge and skills achieved.Impacts:• Integration of VET and HE education curricula into LL programmes of databaseprofessionals• Recognition of prior formal and informal learning• European education and training in database technologies meet the developments indatabase technologies and the needs of the European labour market• Improved quality in ICT and co-operation of VET, HE, and the European businesssector