The 2013 Validation Prizes were awarded to the following case studies:
Visit each of the three themes to find out who the finalists were and to download all the case studies!
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The prizes were awarded during the OBSERVAL-Net Final Dissemination Conference, 15 October 2013 in Brussels. Follow this link to read more about the event and to download the presentations.
You can continue contributing to the OBSERVAL-Net Observatory of VNIL by submitting case studies or other content here.
2014 Validation Prize:
In 2014, the Validation Prize will be organised outside the framework of the OBSERVAL-Net project through a new initiative: the VPL-biennale.
A two yearly event for deciding on the strategy of
Validation of Prior Learning… worldwide
The 1st VPL-biennale will take place the 9-11 April 2014 in Rotterdam (NL). Experts, researchers, policy makers and people interested in VPL will come together to discuss current developments in Validation of Prior Learning and present their latest research, policies and methods.
You can start submitting your Case Studies by filling in this template and sending it to vpl-prize@vplbiennale.com. Deadline: 1 March 2014.
Further information
Why should you participate in the Validation Prize?
- By presenting your best practices, you are showing appraisal and valuation to your employees and all actors involved in the VNIL best practice
- The best practices will be showcased in a special section of the Observatory
- Contributing with your case study to the Observatory will be an opportunity to exchange experience and share practices with other VNIL professionals across Europe
- Participation is free, easy and straight-forward