C3L and InTELECT Conduct Recognition of Prior Learning workshops

The Centre for Lifelong Learning (C3L), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), in collaboration with the Innovation in Teaching and Learning Centre (InTELECT), organised a training programme on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPEL), facilitated by Associate Professor Dr Asnul Dahar Bin Minghat, Director of the APEL Centre at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) expert.

The programme was conducted across multiple sessions on 20–21 April, 22–23 April, 27–28 April, and 5–6 May 2026, held at the ILIA Executive Room, UBD. Designed to support lifelong learning pathways, the training focused on how prior experiential learning can be formally recognised within higher education systems.

RPEL provides a structured approach to acknowledging knowledge and skills gained outside traditional academic settings, including professional experience, vocational training, and informal learning. The sessions introduced participants to two key pathways: RPEL A, which enables individuals without formal qualifications to gain admission into academic programmes based on demonstrated experience, and RPEL C, which allows learners to receive academic credit for specific modules by evidencing prior competencies.

Throughout the course, participants explored the principles, policies, and practical applications of RPEL. They were guided on how to identify and reflect on relevant experiential learning, map their experiences to learning outcomes, and compile structured portfolios. The training also emphasised critical reflection, self-assessment, and engagement with assessment processes to ensure alignment with academic standards.

Led by Dr Asnul, who brings over two decades of expertise in TVET and prior learning accreditation, the programme also benefited from his extensive leadership experience in higher education and international contributions to vocational education. His facilitation provided participants with both theoretical understanding and practical insights into implementing RPEL effectively.

The programme reflects UBD’s ongoing commitment to expanding flexible and inclusive learning pathways, supporting adult learners, and strengthening the national ecosystem for lifelong learning.