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title: "Enable Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)"
slug: "enable-recognition-of-prior-learning-rpl"
tags: ["Content Creator", "How-to", "Totara Learn"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:25Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:25Z
canonical: "totara.help/enable-recognition-of-prior-learning-rpl"
---

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# Enable Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows you to [award course completion to learners](/totara-20/docs/award-rpl) who have already completed appropriate learning.

RPL can be enabled for courses and course activities.

1. Go to *Quick-access menu* *> Configure features > Learn settings.*
2. Select **Enable RPL for courses** to allow courses to be marked as completed by assigning a user a Record of Prior Learning.
3. Select one or more activities listed under **Enable RPL for modules** to allow course activities to be marked as completed by assigning a user a Record of Prior Learning.

## Next steps

- [Award RPL](/totara-20/docs/award-rpl)

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