Programme overview
LSFIN RPLP Certificate
The Recognition of Prior Learning Programme (RPLP) allows experienced professionals to present evidence of knowledge and skills they already hold for recognition within eligible LSFIN programmes. LSFIN's RPLP follows the LSFIN Recognition of Prior Learning framework and operates under LSFIN academic quality oversight.
LevelAccess
TypeEndorsed Learning Programme
Duration4 – 12 weeks (portfolio-building, self-paced)
Delivery100% Online — LSFIN LMS with RPL Assessor support
AssessmentPortfolio evidence mapping and assessor judgement
Programme fee£100.00
Curriculum
Units covered
1Step 1 — Initial Diagnostic: Complete the LSFIN ELP Diagnostic Assessment (Part B) to identify units where an RPL claim may be appropriate.
2Step 2 — RPL Assessor Assignment: LSFIN assigns a qualified RPL Assessor with subject-area expertise relevant to your claim.
3Step 3 — Evidence Mapping: Work with your RPL Assessor to map your qualifications, CPD records, professional experience, and work outputs to specific LSFIN programme learning outcomes.
4Step 4 — Portfolio Development: Build your evidence portfolio on the LSFIN LMS using structured templates — employer references, project outputs, publications, certificates, and reflective accounts.
5Step 5 — Assessor Judgement: Your RPL Assessor reviews your portfolio against LSFIN RPL assessment requirements and issues a written RPL Recommendation Report.
6Step 6 — LSFIN Credit Decision: Approved RPL claims are formally reviewed by LSFIN and, where approved, recorded as recognised prior learning toward eligible LSFIN programme requirements.
