CINOP is an independent, (inter)national research and consultancy agency specialised in lifelong learning, vocational education & training (VET), adult education, career guidance and human resource development. CINOP developed expertise in the validation and recognition of qualifications obtained outside the traditional educational context, i.e. accreditation of prior learning (APL). Based in the Netherlands, CINOP employs over 150 professionals and has an extensive network of (inter)national experts with a proven track record. Within CINOP, a dedicated team of CINOP Global specialists is working for educational institutions, governmental authorities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and branch associations worldwide. CINOP Global carries out various projects concerning the improvement of TVET worldwide. To get the best results out of every project we work in close collaboration with international universities, training & consultancy agencies, universities of applied sciences, TVET institutions and knowledge centres.