The guideline on validation and recognition of learning has been developed as part of the process for the development of the African Continental Qualifications Framework. The guideline aims at providing Member States with a framework for fair and transparent validation and recognition of learning, thereby facilitating mobility of persons from one country to another to study, research, teach or work.
ACQF Guideline 4: Validation and recognition of learning
This guideline is one of the ten ACQF guidelines. It focuses on the validation and recognition of learning through credit accumulation and transfer system (CATS), recognition of prior learning (RPL)/ validation of acquired experience (VAE) and the recognition of qualifications.