You Have Worked Hard, So Why Not Get Recognized?
You have put in relentless effort, spent years accumulating practical experience, and tackled complex challenges in your work.
But when the opportunity for promotion arises, you are required to have a formal qualification?
You deserve recognition – and you don’t have to start over from scratch.
With APEL.Q (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications), you can convert years of work experience into an official degree,
allowing you to advance your career faster without returning to traditional education.
What is APEL.Q?
APEL.Q is a system that recognizes and converts practical experience into a formal qualification based on competency assessments aligned with national qualification frameworks.
Since 2017, the European Union (EU) has officially adopted this mechanism, allowing non-formal courses and real-world work experience to be recognized and converted into academic credits.
In Asia, Malaysia has been a pioneer in implementing APEL.Q at the national level, integrating it into higher education.
Why Was APEL.Q Created?
“Miss the Boat, Take APEL.Q” – If you missed the university train, then APEL.Q is the next one to take you to success.
APEL.Q was established to help individuals with real-world experience but no formal degree quickly obtain a competency-based qualification
that is recognized as equivalent to an official university degree.
This system is not only accepted in over 180 countries and territories but also provides numerous advantages:
- Enhance job opportunities – Recognized in international work environments.
- Reduce mid-career job insecurity – A degree helps you maintain your position in the industry.
- Support for immigration and working abroad – A national competency-based qualification is a major advantage for visa and residency applications.
Who is APEL.Q For?
- Individuals with years of experience but no formal qualification.
- Entrepreneurs and business owners who built their careers through hands-on experience rather than formal education.
- Career changers who have self-learned and accumulated practical experience.
- Industry experts seeking to validate their competencies with a recognized qualification.
How to Obtain a Qualification Through APEL.Q?
The APEL.Q process is designed to be simple yet rigorous, ensuring that your qualification truly reflects your real-world competencies:
- Build a competency portfolio – Submit evidence of work experience, real-world projects, professional certifications, and achievements.
- Write a competency-based essay
- Applicants receive study materials and detailed guidance.
- Complete essays corresponding to subjects under the national competency framework.
- Receive support from local partners to ensure proper assessment.
- Competency assessment – Your portfolio is independently evaluated by the national qualification assessment system.
- Receive an official qualification – Upon successful assessment, applicants receive a nationally recognized competency-based qualification, equivalent to a formal university degree.
But… Is APEL.Q Effective and Cost-Efficient Compared to Traditional Education?
APEL.Q is not just a shortcut – it is efficient, cost-effective, and empowering.
- Save time & costs – APEL.Q helps you convert real-world knowledge into academic credits.
- Career advancement – An internationally recognized qualification opens up more job opportunities.
- Strengthen your workplace position – A formal qualification makes career progression easier.
- Support for immigration – A competency-based qualification improves residency application scores.
- Work abroad – International employers can easily understand your qualifications.
You Have Done the Work – Let APEL.Q Help You Get Recognized!
You have spent years developing expertise and building your career. Don’t let the lack of a formal degree become a barrier to your advancement.
📩 Contact us now to discover how APEL.Q can help you turn your experience into an official qualification!