Explore the Pathways
Photographer: Simone Paul
Four PLAR pathways that can lead to credit for life learning:
Choose a pathway: Please click on each pathway you would like to know more about.
In most instances, you must be enrolled in a TRU program (certificate, diploma, or degree) to access PLAR. Your PLAR advisor can let you know.
There are two exceptions:
- Non-TRU students can take our Challenge Exams.
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University Arts students can complete the Competency-Based Portfolio.
Either way, you first need approval through PLAR.
Questions?
Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions!
What students have to say
I burst into happy tears when I saw that I had been awarded the maximum number of credits. Creating this PLAR portfolio was an amazing experience, and I truly attribute much of my success to your patience and guidance.
2023 PLAR alumni Jameison Lee, Open Learning BA Psych undergraduate studies
I have such great aspirations and not as much time as I would like to put towards course work. These credits will allow me to move towards my goal of environmental law within the next two years, and for that, I am truly grateful.
2023 PLAR alumni Tahirih Rockafella, Open Learning, Bachelor of General Studies
I am just floored that I got the full amount of credits and that the assessors felt it was a really strong portfolio — much of that credit has to go to the PLAR advisor who helped shape this by patiently guiding me along the process.
2023 PLAR alumni Michael, Open Learning, Bachelor of General Studies
I want to speak to the support and help that the PLAR advisor provided. They were always friendly and prompt in responding to my queries, and I feel that they are an asset to the PLAR team and a reason I was able to be successful.
2024 PLAR alumni N.E. TRU BSW
Was very excited to read the report and so over the moon all my hard work and experience paid off, wow the best possible outcome! I really appreciate the time you and your team invested to evaluate me, to give me a good push towards my future.
Competency-Based Portfolio alumni, 2023 Jenna Pearce, Open Learning, Bachelor of Psychology
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your team. I have had the pleasure to work with a few members, primarily with Kristen. Kristen is second to none. Her expertise and guidance is absolutely responsible in assisting me and my success in the PLAR process.
2022 PLAR alumni Terri Leslie, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
