Learning management system requirements definition

We are currently working on the selection of a Learning Management System that really fits our needs. For that purpose we spend almost a year on (internet) research, talked to clients, went to exhibitions (incl. LearnTec) and spend months identifying our requirements. We came up with 14 mandatory selection criteria:

1. Certification and testing
   
2. Interfaces, competency management
3. Competency management
   
4. Multi-client capability
   
5. Integrated reporting engine
   
6. Offline learning functionalities
7. Approval workflows
8. Extensive notification functionality
9. Usability (for all roles)
   
10. Configuration capabilities within standard LMS
11. Reusability of content
12. Decentralized administration possibilities
13. English as the core language
14. Feedback capabilities

These resulted in 181 detailed questions (.xls) which made up the core of our Request for proposal (RFP). These were then sent to the main LMS vendors. The next step is to analyze their replies and invite them to present their system. Demo installations will follow.