Since presentation of a portfolio is often required in the PLAR process, UPEI has introduced a three-credit course, Integrated Studies 193: Development of a Learning Portfolio, to assist with creation of a portfolio that can be used for PLAR assessment (see below).  It is highly recommended as a precursor to a PLAR application. Learners should expect to finetune a completed BIS 193 portfolio before submission for credit.

This three-semester-hour course is designed as an educational process to facilitate a student's review and clarification of his or her learning and career objectives and to document and demonstrate experiential learning. The course leads to the creation of a substantial Career and Learning Portfolio as a living document, which will continue to be developed throughout the individual's educational and employment careers; it will continue to guide their lifelong learning and may be employed whenever there is a need to gain recognition for acquired learning.
 

When used for UPEI PLAR purposes, the basic portfolio usually undergoes a certain amount of amendment to demonstrate that the specific learning outcomes in question have been achieved.