RVA of non-formal and informal learning in Portugal
The validation of non-formal and informal learning is a part of the national education and training system of Reconhecimento, validação e certificação de competências (Portuguese for recognition, validation and certification of competences (RVCC)) in Portugal. The goal of validation is to increase the levels of school and professional certification among the employed and unemployed adult population in Portugal. The policy aims to prepare human resources for economic development and to support the labour market. Centros Qualifica (Portuguese for local adult education centres) offer validation of non-formal and informal learning in the whole country and Madeira Island and increase access to recognition, validation and competence certification processes for adult learners (Guimarães, 2019).