Portfolio approaches

At AU, there are two different PLAR portfolio approaches, which are determined by your program.

Most PLAR portfolios are program-based except for BGS, Nursing, Psychology and Faculty of Business portfolios which are course-based. Your portfolio approach determines the learning outcomes to demonstrate competency in within the PLAR portfolio you develop.

View the Portfolio Criteria to discover the route for your program.

Two portfolio approaches

Program-based portfolio approach

Program-based portfolios require a Learning Summary to explain and align knowledge and skills in your field specific to your program outcomes.

Course-based portfolio approach

For programs that require a course-based portfolio, you will choose specific AU courses that fit within your program that you feel you can demonstrate mastery in. Course-based portfolios require a Competency Worksheet to explain and align your knowledge and skills specific to the learning outcomes of the course(s) you are targeting.