Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which assesses what you have already learnt through other means. It involved measuring your experience against the course you are doing, or intend to do, to determine the extent to which you meet the requirements for that course.
You may have learnt valuable skills through your work, or through a hobby or leisure activity.
If you can provide sufficient evidence of your existing skills and knowledge, you may be able to be deemed Competent in some, or all, of the Units of Competency within a qualification without undertaking the related study and assessment.
Testimonial: JS, Queensland, 2026
What was involved in the RPL process for you?
I had a meeting with Mary and she explained the RPL process. She gave me an initial list of documents to send through. A few days after I sent those, she came back and asked me for some more documents on specific topics. There were a few things that I didn’t have documents for, so we had a phone interview and she asked me some questions about projects I have worked on. Then there was just one final topic that I hadn’t really covered, so I created some documents based on guidance that Mary gave – a sample Agenda and Terms of Reference for a Steering Group meeting, and a section of a Project Plan with a stakeholder list.
How long did it take to collect all the evidence?
From the first conversation to finishing everything took about a month. In that time I probably spent about six hours pulling together documents and 90 minutes speaking with Mary.
Was the process difficult?
No. Everything was clear and I was clear on what I needed to do next. Mary guided me through really well.
What does it cost?
Individual costs are:
- Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (BSB40920) – $2,500
- Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) – $3,500
- Advanced Diploma of Program Management (BSB60720) – $3,500
- Graduate Diploma of Portfolio Management (BSB80220) – $3,500
Payment plans are available. Contact us for more information.
How it works
Contact us if you think Recognition of Prior Learning may be right for you. We will arrange an initial discussion to establish if Recognition of Prior Learning maybe appropriate.
If you choose to proceed, we will provide a detailed RPL Kit that explains what types of evidence you will need to submit. This could be things like:
- Documents you have generated in your work
- Certificates of attainment for previous training
- Testimonials from people that have worked with you
- Performance reports from your line manager
- A work diary or journal
When you return the necessary evidence, an Assessor will review the documentation within 10 business days. You will receive a summary of where the evidence was sufficient, and where additional evidence is required.
You may be asked to attend an interview with the Assessor as part of the RPL process so that your Assessor can ask you questions or observe you performing a task. This assessment is normally completed in an online meeting or phone call.
After the RPL process is complete, you will receive a formal Certificate and Statement of Attainment for all Units of Competency and/or qualifications that you have demonstrated. We provide both physical and digital copies of these documents.