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Prior Learning Assessment System Development
We partner with secondary and post-secondary educators and administrators; with accrediting and licensing bodies; and with human resource managers in industry workplaces to develop rigorous assessment systems to recognize the prior learning of experienced adult learners, clients or employees.

What is a PLA System
Prior learning assessment systems are effective means to recognize learning for academic credit, for certification, or entry into or advancement within the workplace.



Who uses our Services?
We partner with secondary and post-secondary educators and administrators; with accrediting and licensing bodies; and with human resource managers in industry workplaces to develop rigorous assessment systems to recognize the prior learning of experienced adult learners, clients or employees.

The Workshop Series

We offer a series of workshops designed to help educational institutions, accrediting bodies and employers develop and implement prior learning assessment systems.



Assisting Partners
While working with our partners we provide other expertise during the system development process. We identify:
  • Project Goals
  • Project Costs
  • Time Frames
  • Funding Sources
  • An Achievable Process
Prior Learning Assessment System development is a very achievable process that can work for your organization. We have succeeded in developing systems for a wide range of clients.

Reports
PLAR in the Workplace (PDF) By Robin Millar
Resources for PLAR and the Workplace (PDF) By Robin Millar
Putting PLAR into Action (PDF) By Robin Millar

For more information contact:
Maria Gill
Associate Director
Centre for Education and Work
University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9
ph: (204) 786-9046
e: m.gill@uwinnipeg.ca