Learning Recognition Method Category
Concepts describing methods used to evaluate and recognize learning.
Credit Recommendation Review
An evaluation method that uses an authoritative body’s credit recommendation to determine credit awards.
In the U.S., examples include American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations.
External Training Evaluation
An evaluation method in which structured, external non-academic training is reviewed to award credit or standing.
May be conducted by employer, third-party, vendor, or external credentialing organization.
Faculty-Developed Examination
A method in which learning is assessed by a course-specific exam created and administered by faculty.
In the United States, examples include challenge exams.
Faculty Transfer Evaluation
An evaluation method in which faculty subject-matter experts judge whether prior learning meets course outcomes.
Individualized Prior Learning Assessment
An evaluation method that uses personalized approaches to assess learning.
Examples include portfolio review, simulation, and interview.
Institution-Developed Assessment
A method in which institution-created assessments are used to determine credit for prior learning.
Examples include challenge exams, projects, and labs.
International Credit Evaluation
An evaluation method in which learning or credit earned from organizations in other countries is reviewed for recognition.
Portfolio Assessment
A method in which a learner-developed portfolio is assessed to evidence prior learning aligned to defined outcomes.
Examples include documentation, work products, and artifacts mapped to competencies or requirements.
Prior Learning Assessment
A structured method used to evaluate an individual's prior learning and its applicability to requirements.
Proficiency Examination
A method in which learning is assessed by an exam used to demonstrate subject mastery for placement or credit.
May be internal or external; use Standardized Examination when using recognized national/international exams.
Standardized Examination
A method in which learning is assessed by a recognized standardized exam administered by an authoritative body.
In the United States, examples include AP, CLEP, DLPT.
Transcript Evaluation
An evaluation method in which prior records are reviewed to determine applicability.
Transfer Credit Evaluation
An evaluation method that provides a preliminary determination of transferability using supplied records before matriculation.