Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL): What It Is & How It Works in 2026
Degrees are no longer earned only in classrooms. Across industries, people build real expertise through work, volunteering, professional training, online programs, and years of hands-on problem-solving. Yet for decades, much of that learning went unrecognized by formal education systems. That disconnect created frustration—especially for working professionals asked to “start from scratch” despite proven competence. That’s

