Perrin, DavidHelyer, Ruth2016-03-072016-03-072015-05-01Perrin, D., & Heyler, R. (2015). Make Your Learning Count: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). In R. Helyer (Ed.), The Work Based Learning Student Handbook (2nd ed., pp. 96-119). London, United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan.9781137413833http://hdl.handle.net/10034/600720A chapter designed to help university students and tutors understand and navigate HE processes concerned with the recognition of prior learningIn this chapter readers will learn: ► What the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is; ► How to use the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process to make a claim for academic credit; ► How to include any certificated and experiential learning in an APL claim; ► How to scope out strengths and expertise as ‘Areas of Learning’ you can claim for; ► How to make and submit an APL claim with appropriate supporting evidence.enAccreditation of Prior LearningRecognition of Prior LearningAPELAPCLAPLRPLBook chapter