Online Course: Recognition of Prior Learning (September 2026)
2026-09-23 08:00 - 2026-11-04 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
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.
This 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.
Course Schedule

RPL Digital Badge

Week
Date
Time
Facilitator

Week 1
23.09.2026
9.30am – 11.00am
Dr Ciara Staunton

Week 2
30.09.2026
9.30am – 11.00am
Dr Ciara Staunton

Week 3
07.10.2026
9.30am – 11.00am
Dr Ciara Staunton

Week 4
14.10.2026
9.30am – 11.00am
Dr Ciara Staunton

Week 5
21.10.2026
9.30am – 11.00am
Dr Ciara Staunton

Week 6
04.11.2026
9.30am – 11.00am
Dr Ciara Staunton

Learning Outcomes

Explain the concept of RPL and reflect on its application within their own setting;
Reflect on the potential impact of RPL for an institution, its staff and students;
Identify existing policies and consider their alignment with practice;
Analyse the relationship between programme and module learning outcomes and the RPL candidate.

Learning Activities

Activity
Per week
Six Weeks

Live Webinar
90 min
9 hours

Triad meeting
60 min
6 hours

Independent learning
100 min
10 hours

Total
250 min
25 hours

Content

Indicative content
Facilitator/Guest speaker

RPL – Setting the Scene
RPL – Enabling Success
RPL – Conceptual Frameworks
RPL – The Learner Voice
RPL – Practical Approaches
RPL – The Irish Context/Policies
Dr Ciara Staunton; guest speakers (TBC)

Registration
For 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.
Registration 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.

RPL - September 2026

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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?

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