The Revans Advantage: Why Action Learning is the Secret to Career Success

In the modern job market, a degree that only proves you can pass a test is becoming a relic of the past. Employers today are looking for Action Learners - individuals who can take a real-world problem, reflect on it, and implement a solution. This is why our membership in the International Foundation for Action Learning (IFAL) is so vital to the value of your APL Award.

Traditional education often follows the "P" (Programmed Knowledge) model. But as the founder of Action Learning, Reg Revans, famously stated, learning happens when you combine Programmed Knowledge with "Q" (Questioning Insight).

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How Action Learning Makes Your APL Award More Valuable

Proof of Implementation

While a traditional student writes a thesis about a theory, an APL candidate provides evidence of an action they took in their workplace. This proves to an employer that you don't just "know" the material, you have successfully applied it.

The Reflective Practitioner

Action Learning is built on the "Learning Cycle." Our assessment process requires you to reflect on your past projects. This shows recruiters that you possess metacognition - the ability to learn from your own experiences and improve your performance over time.

Real-World Problem Solving

Action Learning happens in the "here and now." By validating your prior learning through this lens, we certify that you are equipped to handle the unpredictable challenges of a 21st-century business environment.

Social Learning & Collaboration

Action Learning often involves "sets" or groups. Your ability to provide evidence of team leadership and collaborative problem-solving (key tenets of IFAL) makes you a far more attractive candidate for management and executive roles.

The Bottom Line

An APL award from The Trinity College and University isn't just a piece of paper it is a testament that you are an active practitioner of Action Learning. You haven't just studied the world - you have changed it through your work.