RPL is an important enabler in delivering education and training programmes for industry in a means that is flexible and relevant to their needs. The RPL process allows Maynooth University to join industry in partnership to facilitate accelerated learning that is flexible to the upskilling and reskilling needs of employees.
Using RPL as a means to provide education opportunities to your employees has many benefits including:
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identification of employee skills effectively and ascertain skills gaps.
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recognition and rewarding the skills and knowledge of employees, therefore increasing employee loyalty and reducing staff turnover.
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facilitation of individualised, accelerated learning and CPD pathways which can reduce the time and cost burden on the learner and employer.
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efficiently complying with regulatory requirements and changes by recognising the prior learning of their employees.
Find more information about how RPL can benefit employers here