Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Earn Credits For What You Already Know!
Adults with significant life and work experience may receive credits toward a college certificate or diploma program through an assessment process. The learning may have taken place through employment, non-credit courses, independent study, conferences and seminars or volunteer activities. Prior learning must be measurable at the college level and meet Conestoga’s standards of achievement for current courses. Evaluation is done through a challenge exam or portfolio development. Successful completion results in a credit on a Conestoga College transcript. To begin the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process please visit:
Access the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process
Perhaps you need to develop a portfolio to highlight your knowledge and skills for employment, college credit(s) or to determine an appropriate career path. The course, Portfolio Approach to Career and Educational Planning OLRN1335 will help you achieve your goal. This course facilitates personal growth through career and educational planning activities including self-assessment, reflection, and the production of an autobiographical essay, a career plan and educational plan. See the current Continuing Education catalogue for more details.