APEL, short for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning, is a structured procedure that entails recognizing, recording, and evaluating learning derived from past experiences. APEL offers avenues for individuals who possess work experience but lack formal academic credentials, or those with no academic background, to pursue higher education at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Typically, APEL assessment encompasses the assessment of both formal educational knowledge and prior experiential learning acquired by an individual.