Webinar Series - Economic Impact of Prior Learning Assessment in BC

When
April 28, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Online

Registration

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Economic Impact of Prior Learning Assessment in BC

with Dr. Kevin Wainwright and Justine Arsenault

Date & Time: April 28, 2021, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. PST.

Location: Online.

Registration deadline: April 27, 2021

Cost: Free

Please join us for a series of webinars on Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) to learn more about ways to harness PLAR for Career Advancement, as well as its economic impacts in British Columbia!

Webinar Description

This presentation will share the economic impact of prior learning assessment in British Columbia. The presenters will address the current state of prior learning assessment in BC’s public post-secondary institutes and the return on investment. The BCIT presenters conducted the economic impact study on behalf of BC’s Prior Learning Action Network (BCPLAN).

About the presenters:

Kevin Wainwright is the Associate Dean in BCIT’s School of Business + Media and Director of the BCIT SITE Centre, which undertakes prior learning related research and assessment activities. He developed BCIT’s Advanced Placement and Prior Learning (APPL) Program, which assists adult learners by providing learning recognition and fast-track credential options.

Justine Arsenault is a Program Planning Analyst with BCIT’s SITE Centre and responsible for assessing the knowledge, skills and experiences of adult learners and advising them on educational pathways based on the APPL method. She also manages the BCIT Legion Program, providing prior learning assessments as well as career development and transition support to Canadian Armed Forces members.

The National Recognition of Prior Learning Project is excited to announce the return of the RPL Digital Badge, a free course designed specifically for staff working in tertiary education. Offered by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning, this fully online course provides a flexible and comprehensive introduction to the Recognition of Prior Learning.

This programme offers a comprehensive introduction to Recognition of Prior Learning. It is designed specifically for staff working in tertiary education and those interested in RPL's application in the broader education sector. Whether you're new to RPL or looking to refine your approach, this course offers the tools and knowledge needed to enhance your practice and benefit your institution.

Who Should Complete the RPL Digital Badge?
The course is tailored for anyone working in tertiary education. We also welcome participants from other sectors with an interest in RPL.

Course Delivery

Start Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Register by Friday 18th September.
Duration: 6 weeks, concluding Wednesday 4th November 2026, with live webinars every Wednesday from 9:30am – 11:00am (90 mins), facilitated by Dr. Ciara Staunton and Dr. Clare Walsh with guest speakers. All sessions are recorded.
Learner Effort: 25 hours in total — live webinars (9 hrs), peer triad participation (6 hrs), and self-directed learning (10 hrs).
Cost: There is no fee to take part in the RPL Digital Badge. Participants can be those working in higher education, or those working in other sectors who have an interest in RPL.
Deadline: Registration closes Friday 18th September. All applicants are guaranteed a place, with course enrolment information distributed on Monday 21st September.

Register Here: Find out more about the RPL Digital Badge or REGISTER HERE.

BC Prior Learning Action Network

Email Address: info@bcplan.ca

Mailing Address: 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5G 3H2