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Learning at Work / Work-Based Learning

Work-based learning connects formal academic learning with professional practice. It recognises that valuable learning also takes place through employment, training, projects, professional responsibilities and previous study.

At Caribbean Polytechnic Institute, relevant qualifications, training, experience, skills and knowledge may be considered as prior learning within suitable programmes. This approach can support learners in areas such as engineering, computing, design, occupational health and safety, environmental and sustainability management, business and management, among others.

Benefits to You

  • Build a learning pathway around your professional and career goals.
  • Use relevant prior learning and experience where appropriate.
  • Complete required learning through flexible study and applied workplace activity.
  • Develop knowledge that can be applied directly in your professional role.
  • Learn with support from subject specialists.

Benefits to Your Employer

  • Develop staff capability in areas directly relevant to organisational needs.
  • Use workplace projects to address practical business or operational priorities.
  • Strengthen the transfer of current knowledge, methods and good practice into the workplace.
  • Support staff development, retention and professional progression.
  • Create opportunities for learning that connects individual development with organisational performance.

Cross-Faculty Work-Based Learning

CPI's work-based learning model can be applied across faculties, allowing learners and organisations to pursue academic and professional development that reflects the requirements of their field, workplace and career objectives.

In-House Training Programmes

Caribbean Polytechnic Institute provides short courses and customised training for organisations. Employers may select from existing programmes or work with CPI to develop training aligned with specific operational, technical or professional development needs. Delivery may include practical activities, applied projects, interactive instruction and specialist tutor support.

Selected Programmes

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