3rd Annual Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Conference 2027
Advancing access, assessment, skills recognition and practical RPL implementation across education, training, workplace learning and professional development systems.
From Experience to Recognised Competence
Recognition of Prior Learning is a practical bridge between experience, access, competence and opportunity
The 3rd Annual Recognition of Prior Learning Conference 2027 is a practical RPL conference for professionals working in education, training, workplace learning, skills development, assessment, quality assurance and learner support.
Why RPL matters now
Many people have valuable skills, knowledge and workplace experience that are not formally recognised. RPL creates a structured way to assess, validate and recognise learning gained through work, community experience, informal practice and prior training.
Institutions and workplaces need stronger systems for candidate support, portfolio development, assessor readiness, evidence collection, moderation, quality assurance and progression pathways.
This SkillingSA RPL Conference is designed to support practical implementation, credible assessment and meaningful skills recognition across sectors.
RPL must move from policy intention to practical, supported and credible implementation
Access and Redress
RPL can widen access to learning, qualifications and career progression for people whose competence was gained outside formal classrooms.
Assessment Integrity
RPL requires credible evidence, trained assessors, moderation, quality controls and transparent assessment decisions.
Workplace Skills Recognition
Employers can use RPL to recognise practical competence, support career pathways and strengthen workforce development.
Learner Support
Candidates need guidance, preparation and portfolio support before assessment, especially where evidence is complex or informal.
Institutional Readiness
Successful RPL depends on policies, systems, roles, fees, communication, records and clear implementation processes.
Progression Pathways
Recognition should connect to credits, certification, further learning, employment mobility and professional growth.
A practical Recognition of Prior Learning conference for institutions, workplaces and skills development professionals
Practical themes for RPL implementation, assessment and learner support
RPL Strategy
Building institutional and workplace RPL strategies that can be implemented practically.
Candidate Support
Preparing candidates, clarifying expectations and supporting portfolio development.
Evidence Collection
Identifying, collecting and evaluating credible evidence of prior learning and competence.
Assessment Practice
Strengthening assessor readiness, assessment tools, moderation and judgement consistency.
Quality Assurance
Maintaining credibility, records, transparency, appeals and fair assessment processes.
Workplace Learning
Recognising practical competence gained through work, projects and occupational experience.
Access and Articulation
Using RPL to support entry, credits, progression, mobility and lifelong learning pathways.
Digital RPL Tools
Exploring digital portfolios, evidence management, online guidance and candidate tracking.
Case Studies
Learning from institutions and workplaces that have implemented RPL programmes.
Call for Speakers, Case Studies and RPL Implementation Lessons
SkillingSA invites RPL practitioners, education and training professionals, assessors, moderators, quality assurance specialists, workplace learning managers, researchers, professional bodies and institutional leaders to submit proposals for the 3rd Annual Recognition of Prior Learning Conference 2027.
We are looking for practical presentations, institutional case studies, implementation lessons, new research, workshop-style contributions and panel discussions that can help organisations move RPL from policy intention to practical delivery.
Submit a speaker proposal or register interest
Use the speaker proposal form for RPL case studies, new research and practical presentations. Use the registration interest form for delegate, sponsorship and group booking enquiries.
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Sponsorship and partnership opportunities
Training providers, assessment platforms, education technology providers, skills development organisations, professional bodies, SETA-linked stakeholders, workplace learning partners and RPL support solution providers are invited to discuss sponsorship, exhibition and demonstration opportunities.
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Contact Details
Email: info@skillingsa.co.za Office: 010 012 6691 Mobile / WhatsApp: 083 446 8533 Website: www.skillingsa.co.zaFollow SkillingSA
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