Consulting services
Specialist support for learning-outcome mapping, PLAR and transfer-credit assessment, and AI-assisted academic workflows, with quality assurance built into each.
Systematic comparison of sending and receiving learning outcomes at course or program level. You receive a structured mapping matrix, an evidence trail for each finding and a clear report of alignments, partial matches, gaps and items referred for expert review.
Typical uses
- Course-to-course equivalency and transfer-credit assessment
- Block transfer, laddering and articulation agreements
- Program review and curriculum alignment
- Mapping program outcomes to institutional or sector frameworks
Support for the people who assess prior learning and external coursework. We help design transparent, repeatable approaches, from evidence standards and rubrics to templates and reviewer calibration, so decisions are more consistent and better documented.
Typical uses
- Reviewing and streamlining an existing assessment process
- Developing criteria, evidence guides and assessment templates
- Clearing or analyzing a backlog of requests with structured support
- Preparing documentation for internal review, appeals or audit
Practical workflows that use AI to accelerate reading, structuring and comparing academic material, combined with expert validation and clear human oversight. We design, pilot and document the workflow, and train your staff where appropriate.
Typical uses
- Designing an AI-assisted mapping workflow for high-volume requests
- Piloting a workflow on a defined sample before wider use
- Setting review, quality and data-handling controls
- Staff guidance and training for the specific workflow
Related advisory work
Where it supports the work above, QACanada also provides:
Academic quality assurance
Support for internal quality processes, including documentation, evidence gathering and preparation for cyclical or external review.
Program and curriculum review
Outcome-level analysis of programs, including coherence, progression, assessment alignment and gaps against stated requirements.
Policy and process advisory
Practical advice on credit-recognition policy, procedures and documentation standards, aligned with your governance.
Ways to engage
Every engagement is scoped in writing before work begins, with agreed deliverables, timelines, and fees.
Pilot on a defined sample
Start small with a representative set of courses or files. Evaluate the quality and usefulness of the findings before committing to a larger project.
Defined project
A scoped course-mapping, PLAR, transfer-credit analysis, or academic review project with agreed deliverables, review points, and timelines.
Ongoing mapping and assessment support
Commission additional analyses as needs arise, without the overhead of building and maintaining an in-house process.
Specialist advisory support
Get expert input on complex mapping questions, assessment criteria, quality assurance, and interpretation of findings.
A practical, cost-conscious alternative
AI-assisted methods can reduce the time required for document analysis and comparison, helping keep project costs manageable. Institutions can access specialist expertise when needed, without dedicating staff capacity to repetitive manual work or investing in their own AI systems.
Start with a clearly scoped pilot and a written quotation, so you can assess the value before committing to a larger engagement.
Fees and availability: Pricing is based on the scope, volume, and complexity of the work. Quotes are provided before work begins, with no obligation to proceed.
Not sure which service fits?
Describe the process or decision you are working on. We will suggest a sensible starting point.