Validation of Prior Learning (VPL) in the Nordic Countries - a Success story from Denmark - the 'Nordic Agenda, Competences for the Future'

Bodil Lomholt Husted; Charlotte Troelsen; Ann Elsebeth Husted Jakobsen; Antra Carlsen

Validation of Prior Learning (VPL) in the Nordic Countries - a Success story from Denmark - the 'Nordic Agenda, Competences for the Future'

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This paper presents three perspectives on the Validation of Prior Learning
(VPL) in the Nordic countries. Firstly, it outlines the Future Competence Agenda
addressed in the Nordic Network for Adult Learning (NVL). Secondly, it discusses
the implementation of the legal framework for VPL, and VPL practices in Denmark.
It goes on to present a good practice example of how to adopt validation principles
in the use of tailored tools for applicants with migrant backgrounds. In the good
practice example, the paper discusses how to cope with the issue of language
barriers and understandings within traditional text-based approaches to the
assessment of study skills in Higher Education.

Original language	English
Article number	13
Journal	SAQA bulletin
Volume	19
Issue number	1
Pages (from-to)	329-344
Number of pages	15
Publication status	Published - 2020

Keywords

learning, educational science and teaching

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Adult learners in transition: New Careers through Merit-Based Education
Troelsen, C. & Beck, M. H., 2025, In: Prior Learning Assessment Inside Out. 2025, 11, 14 p.
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Open Access
Livslang karrierevejledning
Troelsen, C., 3 Dec 2025, Professionel vejledning: En grundbog i uddannelses-, erhvervs- og karrierevejledning. Pedersen, I.-L. L. & Poulsen, B. K. (eds.). 1 ed. København: Akademisk Forlag, p. 223-237 15 p.
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Fremtidens kompetencer – Vi bygger bro over kompetence-gabet. Del 1 ”fokus på systemer som kan validere kompetencer inden for Grøn og digital omstilling”
Troelsen, C. (Principle researcher) & Nielsen, S. L. (Co-researcher)
01/10/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Research

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Fokus på bedömning och erkännande för ett livslångt lärande
Troelsen, C.
13/02/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media

Advisory Board - Future Skills Bridging the Competence gap
Troelsen, C. (Speaker) & Nielsen, S. L. (Speaker)
17 Mar 2026
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Seminar
Furture Skills - Bridging the competence gap -
Troelsen, C. (Introductory speaker)
16 Dec 2025
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture or presentation

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Menneske først – så meritstuderende - Om voksen meritstuderendes transitionsprocesser
Troelsen, C. (Introductory speaker) & Beck, M. H. (Introductory speaker)
28 Nov 2024
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture or presentation

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Læring i Nord 2023
Troelsen, C. (Introductory speaker) & Jakobsen, A. E. (Introductory speaker)
26 Oct 2023
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture or presentation

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