Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Processes

Use this process if you have skills from life or work experience that meet one of the General Education themes specified for your program.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is a process that assists adult learners to identify, articulate and demonstrate relevant learning acquired through life and work experiences and translate this learning into college credit.

You may choose to apply for a General Education course credit using PLAR by demonstrating that you have acquired learning equivalent to the course learning requirements in a specific General Education elective course or by demonstrating that you have college-level learning that addresses one of the themes required by your program.

Information about Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition may be found at:

https://www.algonquincollege.com/plar/