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Prior Learning Credit

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) helps you demonstrate learning acquired through past study, work and life experience. Using PLAR, it is possible to evaluate your past learning against established academic standards. The end goal: to determine if you should be awarded Centennial College course credit(s).

Recognizing Experience

You may obtain PLAR credit by challenge or portfolio. The challenge process may include exams, interviews, demonstrations and presentations. A portfolio identifies and documents your previous learning as it relates to current college courses. Documentation may take the form of letters, job descriptions, awards, samples of work and licences. The portfolio is then evaluated by subject experts. The method for awarding credit is identified on Centennial College's course outlines.

How to Apply for PLAR

If you can demonstrate that your knowledge and skills from work experience or on-the-job training are equivalent to a Centennial College course, you should seek PLAR credit.
You will then be referred to the subject expert. Discuss PLAR opportunities with the subject expert and agree to time frames for completion.
Prepare for the challenge requirement or complete your portfolio, as discussed with the subject expert.
Obtain a PLAR application and pay your PLAR fee.
The subject expert evaluates your work. If you are successful, a grade will be forwarded to the Enrolment Services office.

To demonstrate college-level learning acquired through past study, work and life experience, fill out sections 1, 2 and 3 of the PLAR application form and return it with your non-refundable per-course application fee to any campus Enrolment Services office.

For more information or if you have any questions, please call 416 289 5000.