Contains four main sections: Overview chapters Researching the Recognition of Prior Learning: The emergence of a field; and Advances in Theorising RPL; Policy-oriented chapters Lifelong Learning Policy and RPL in the Learning Society: The promise of Faure?; and RPL, Labour Markets and National Qualifications Frameworks: A policy perspective; Issues-based chapters RPL and Workforce Development; Treading […]

The scenario presented to the reader is a policy recommendation illustrating how to introduce transversal competences into guidance and validation while taking into account different learning pathways of the candidates participating in these processes.