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Turn Your Experience Into an Opportunity to Learn

Have you gained valuable knowledge and skills through work experience, professional training, or life experiences but do not have the formal academic qualifications to reflect them?

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) provides an alternative pathway for individuals to have their prior learning and experience recognised for entry into higher education.

APEL is a national framework by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) that recognises knowledge and skills gained outside the traditional classroom. It allows individuals to demonstrate what they already know and can do, based on their prior experiences and learning.

Who is APEL For?

APEL is designed for individuals who have acquired substantial knowledge and skills through experiences such as:

  • Work experience and on-the-job learning
  • Professional and industry experience
  • Courses, workshops, and training
  • Self-directed or informal learning
  • Professional achievements and practical experience
  • Life and community experiences


Whether you are an experienced working professional, an adult learner, or someone looking to continue your education through an alternative route, APEL may provide an opportunity to progress towards higher education.

Types of APEL
 

APEL.C APEL.Q
Award based on MQF

APEL.C
(Credit Award)

APEL.Q
(Access Qualification)

Purpose

PURPOSE

Gain credit exemptions for subjects based on prior learning and work experience.Gain entry by validating your industry experience.
Who can apply

WHO CAN APPLY?

Working adults with relevant work experience, professional certifications, industry training or prior learning.Experienced Professionals/ Industry Expert.
Benefits

BENEFITS

  • Credit exemption (up to 60% subject to MQA)
  • Save time and tuition fees
  • Avoid repeating knowledge already mastered
  • Recognise workplace learning and professional certifications
  • Faster programme completion
  • Alternative pathway into Higher Education
  • Recognises work experience and prior learning
  • Opportunity to obtain recognised qualifications
  • Supports lifelong learning
  • Career advancement
Assessment

ASSESSMENT

  • Portfolio Assessment/ Challenge Test
  • Portfolio Assessment
  • Field Visit and Validation
  • Challenge Test
  • Capstone
Outcome

OUTCOME

Receive credit exemptions for eligible modules.Earn a recognised academic qualification.
Recognises

RECOGNISES

Work experience
Professional practice
Professional certifications
Industry training
Prior learning
Work experience
Professional achievements
Industry training
Prior learning
Apel PathwayApel Pathway
Experience. Recognised. Future Ready.