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SUMMARY:Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning (September 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course\, Recognition of Prior Learning\, will run from 23rd September 2026. This course has been developed in partnership with the Recognition of Prior Learning in Higher Education Project\, a HCI Pillar 3 initiative\, see www.priorlearning.ie for more details. \nThis free 6-week course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland or for individuals with an interest in recognition of prior learning. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nRPL Digital Badge \n\n\nWeek\nDate\nTime\nFacilitator\n\n\nWeek 1\n23.09.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 2\n30.09.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 3\n07.10.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 4\n14.10.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 5\n21.10.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\nWeek 6\n04.11.2026\n9.30am – 11.00am\nDr Ciara Staunton\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nExplain the concept of RPL and reflect on its application within their own setting;\nReflect on the potential impact of RPL for an institution\, its staff and students;\nIdentify existing policies and consider their alignment with practice;\nAnalyse the relationship between programme and module learning outcomes and the RPL candidate.\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSix Weeks\n\n\nLive Webinar\n90 min\n9 hours\n\n\nTriad meeting\n60 min\n6 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n100 min\n10 hours\n\n\nTotal\n250 min\n25 hours\n\n\n\n Content\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nRPL – Setting the Scene \nRPL – Enabling Success \nRPL – Conceptual Frameworks \nRPL – The Learner Voice \nRPL – Practical Approaches \nRPL – The Irish Context/Policies\nDr Ciara Staunton; guest speakers (TBC)\n\n\n\nRegistration\nFor more information\, email facilitators Dr. Clare Walsh (clare.walsh@tua.ie) or Dr Ciara Staunton (Ciara.staunton@tua.ie) See www.priorlearning.ie for more information. \nRegistration closes Friday 18th September.  All applicants are guaranteed a place. Please note course enrolment information will be distributed on Monday\, 21st and the course will also become accessible on that date. \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            RPL - September 2026\n                             \n                        \n                        Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First Name\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last Name\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email Address*\n                            \n                        Institution*Atlantic Technological UniversityDublin Business SchoolDublin City UniversityDun Laoghaire Institute of Art and DesignDundalk Institute of TechnologyGriffith CollegeHibernia CollegeMarino Institute of EducationMary Immaculate CollegeMaynooth UniversityMunster Technological UniversityNational College of Art & DesignNational College of IrelandUniversity of GalwayRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandRoyal Irish AcademySt Angela’s CollegeTU DublinTrinity College DublinUniversity College CorkUniversity College DublinUniversity of LimerickSouth East Technological UniversityTechnological University of the Shannon: Midlands MidwestOtherOther Institution*Position*Brief description on what you hope to take away from the badge.*(300 characters max)Do you require accommodations for a disability or difference?\n								\n								Yes\n							Accessibility Requirements*e.g. captions for webinarsConsent* I agree to the privacy policy.\n         Register
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-recognition-of-prior-learning-september-2026/
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