Cedefop Non-formal and informal learning - Validation in education and training

The recommendation recognises the key-role played by education and training institutions in taking forward validation: ‘education and training providers should facilitate access to formal education and training on the basis of learning outcomes acquired in non-formal and informal settings and, if appropriate and possible, award exemptions and/or credits for relevant learning outcomes acquired in such settings’ (Council of EU, 2012, p. 4, point 4b). More...