APEN’s Identity and Approach

Field experience that complements academic education.

APEN documents practical experience and develops it into professional courses, e-books and learning tools. Its approach draws on specialists who have worked in their fields and wish to share the technical lessons and practical conclusions of that experience. Contributions are structured, edited and reviewed to make this knowledge accessible for learning and sharing.

Experienced professionals share this knowledge with their peers, students and recent graduates, connecting learners with workplace realities. The aim is to provide practical knowledge that supports effective professional work and a better understanding of workplace and employer needs.

APEN courses are not academic courses, and certificates issued after meeting their requirements are not academic certificates or qualifications. They record completion of professional learning and the course assessment requirements; they do not confer an academic degree, academic accreditation or a professional licence.

This learning complements academic education and does not replace it. APEN recognizes the value and necessity of academic study and its pathways. Field knowledge adds practical context to a learner’s scientific and academic foundations without diminishing their importance.