Recognition of prior learning
The purpose of Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is to allow a potential CCA student with skills or knowledge acquired outside of a CCA program to receive credit for a portion of their education and thus accelerate the completion of one of the programs offered. RPL aims to recognize extracurricular learning (recognition of personal development, work experience or non-credited training, also called continuing education or professional development).
RPL is a serious process and the candidate who commits to this process understands that there are several steps to go through in order to have part of their training recognized. This guide has been prepared to provide information to assist the applicant in this process.
Download a PDF of the guide (French only)
Download a PDF of the application form (French only)
Definitions
RPL is divided into three types, as follows :
Costs
Payable prior to the analysis of the file
In order to complete the opening of his evaluation file, the student will have to pay a $60.00 file opening fee. This fee must be paid before Step 2. In the event that the fee is not paid at that time, the RAC form will be automatically rejected and the student will have to resubmit the form and wait for the next RAC file evaluation sequence.
Payable upon completion of the analysis
If the student successfully completes the RAC process, the student will be required to pay a fee of $50 per recognized course. The course will be added to the student's first study session and the fee must be paid at that time. If the course is not paid before the end of that session, the RAC will be invalidated.
Please note that all fees are non-refundable.