Adult Learning and Literacy
Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process used to identify, document, assess, and recognize skills and knowledge. RPL can be used:
- For a personal assessment to help with:
- Preparing a portfolio
- Preparing for an interview
- Writing a resume
- Recognizing a need for training
- To gain credit in post-secondary institutions
- To advance in the workplace
- Documents and Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions about RPL (
126 KB) - Glossary of Terms Related to RPL ( 82 KB)
- The Recognizing Prior Learning (RPL) Manual ( 126 KB) is a review of RPL and provides the necessary forms for the implementation of RPL, benefits for the learner, RPL Model, procedures for implementation, standards, sound assessment and RPL forms. Revised October 2012.
- Policies and Procedures Guide for Adult Learning Centres (ALCs) (2012) ( 140 KB)
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