Specific professional staff should be identified to lead the project when writing the grant application to avoid delays in commencing the project once approved. These staff will drive the milestone map through to completion. There is a distinct advantage to assigning staff who have experience in the ADF or a strong understanding of the ADF rank and promotion structure.

A working, governance or steering committee should be formed to agree on Terms of Reference and a common approach to assessment. The committee will also identify or create a repository for the credit assessments (Articulation Agreements). The project team should collaborate with the Admissions team (or institution’s equivalent) to design or leverage an existing business process for credit assessment upon entry. This process should allow both commencing and current students to search for credit precedents and apply for credit online.

To promote the new Veteran RPL Program, a marketing plan should be created. Early engagement with the marketing team is essential to develop collateral for internal and external stakeholders and to establish an associated budget.