Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Get Credit For your Work / Life Experience!
Did you know that your previous work and life experience can give you College credits towards a new career? At Fleming College, we understand the changes in the labor market and the changing demographics of our student base. We offer traditional transfer credit options and PLAR or, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. This includes previous work experience, volunteer experience, traditional learning, micro-credentials and other valuable life experiences that you can get credit for and use towards a College diploma.
Maximize your learning experience by saving time and money in your educational journey and be workforce ready sooner.
Do you have prior post-secondary education? If you do, you can visit our transfer credit page https://department.flemingcollege.ca/ro/transfer-credits/
If not, that's ok! we can help you assess your previous experience!
Do you have a resume? visit Accelerated CPL (coursecredits.com) to see what courses may be eligible for PLAR.
Fleming’s FastPass - A Credit Predictor Tool
Fleming College is the leader in using advanced technology to assist in providing students and or potential students to use their experiences towards College credits. We aim to simplify the assessment process and recognize the expertise gained through other learning.
What Kinds of Experience can be used?
- Prior Education
- Work Experience
- Volunteer Experience
- Certifications and Licenses
- Traditional Learning
- Organizational Learning
- Life experience
It can be challenging deciding which program is the best fit. At Fleming, we have simplified the process for you. Simply upload your resume to our credit predictor and we will help you decide.
What’s Next?
After your resume has been uploaded, our PLAR administrator will review the best matches to the information gathered from your resume and will contact you with your results. We can help you apply to a program and provide assessment information.
Get Live updates on your submission with our tracker, and review status emails.
Do you need more information? Please reach out to us at PLAR@flemingcollege.ca
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