PLAR: Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Credit for career and life learning
We can help you earn TRU credits based on the knowledge, skills and abilities you have acquired outside of post-secondary education. We use a process called PLAR — Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.
Examples of what you could use
The skills and knowledge gained from these areas — and others — could be demonstrated and assessed for credit.
- Volunteer and paid work
- Industry-based training and certifications
- Professional development and designations
- Continuing studies courses
- Private study
- Workshops and seminars
- Employment
- One-the-job training
- Traditional ways of knowing
- Community work
- Non-accredited institutions
- Military Service
Four PLAR pathways that can lead to credit for life learning
Create a Competency-Based Portfolio
Demonstrate your broader learning background for credits toward your electives.
Create a Course-Based Portfolio
Demonstrate your knowledge and skills specific to a TRU course via a portfolio and gain credit for that course.
Take a Challenge Exam
Demonstrate your knowledge and skills specific to a TRU course via exam and gain credit for that course.
Use the Credit Bank
You may already have pre-assessed training.
Get started
Begin by filling out the PLAR initial inquiry form. This step marks the start of your PLAR journey.
If you have questions, our advisors would love to hear from you. Once you get started, they are with you every step of the way.
Get StartedPLAR pathways for campus students
Campus students interested in PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) pathways for Open Learning courses should follow different steps. This PLAR process is for TRU campus courses only.
PLAR pathways for campus students