Portrait of Recognition and Validation of Prior Learning in Romania
Portrait of Recognition and Validation of Prior Learning in Romania

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the issue of recognition and validation of prior learning and experience in the Romanian Higher Education (HE) system and in Vocational Education and Training (VET) system, clarifies concepts, practices and regulations implemented in the two systems. While, the regulation for Validation of Prior Learning (VPL) does not apply in an explicit way to HE yet, there is a legal framework in place for the validation of non-formal and informal learning in relation to professional competences. Although it has a fairly short history, validation of informal and non-formal learning is gaining momentum in Romania through an increase of certified validation centers and experts (CDEFOP, 2010). As a result of a study that I carried on in 2013, which aimed to estimate the impact of the validation process on the beneficiaries from their perception, the article includes conclusions and recommendation outlined with the purpose of optimizing the existent practices at the moment.

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