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Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL – Turning Experience into Credit

Formal acknowledgment of your existing governance competencies – accelerating your path to membership.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal process that assesses your existing knowledge and skills – gained through work experience, non‑formal training, or self‑study – and grants exemptions from certain CIPAG certification modules or reduces the time required to achieve membership tiers.

This pathway is ideal for mid‑career public servants who have never earned formal degrees but possess deep practical expertise, or for professionals who have completed accredited training from other governance bodies and wish to fast‑track their CIPAG recognition.

What Can Be Recognised?

  • In‑service training from national civil service colleges.
  • Certifications from recognized bodies (e.g., UN, World Bank, OECD, national governance institutes).
  • Senior executive leadership programs (military, diplomatic, or ministerial academies).
  • Published research, policy papers, or legislative drafting experience.
Prior learning

The RPL Assessment Process

1

Self‑Audit

Identify your learning achievements and match them to CIPAG competency areas.

2

Documentation

Submit certificates, work samples, and a reflective statement (max 3 pages).

3

Assessment

CIPAG panel evaluates evidence against the RPL rubrics.

4

Credit Award

Receive module exemptions or accelerated membership status.

Submit RPL Application

Assessment fee applies. Exemptions are valid for three years.

No-Refund Policy for Membership

All direct professional membership fees are non-refundable. This includes new membership, upgrades to a higher membership tier and annual renewals, however they are paid.

  • No refunds for change of mind or for unused months or benefits.
  • Application, portfolio review and interview fees are non-refundable once submitted.
  • Duplicate or incorrect payments are always corrected in full.

Please review the eligibility criteria carefully before you apply and pay.

Read the full Refund Policy