Research & Development

Leadership in the Field

The Prior Learning Centre is a leader in translating experience and knowledge in the field to wider appreciation and practical application.

Knowledge Exchange and Multi-stakeholder Dialogue

Working in consultation with public, private and community partners we offer a full range of design, planning and facilitation services that

• enable organizations to gain access to current/ ‘state of the art’ thinking in the field of adult learning and human resource development
• engage multiple stakeholders in collaborative problem –solving;  applying innovative ‘learning solutions’ to today’s complex  social and economic challenges

Applied Research and Development

We provide practical research and consulting services to a wide range of stakeholders across the public, private and non-profit sectors. This has included a track record of research in developing practical suggestions for policy-makers and new process and program approaches including the development of:

• Action Plans  for Adult Learning and Human Resource Development  (at the pan Canadian and Provincial level)
• Multi-Stakeholder Environmental Scans
• Comprehensive Inventory of RPL Activities
• An Integrated Vision and RPL Policy Framework
• New Competency Assessment Models for professional certification
• Blended approaches / innovative approaches to Literacy and Learning Recognition