http://www.sqa.org.uk SQA RSS Feed en http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/36175.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/36175.html Fri, 10 May 2013 09:58:43 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41610.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41610.html Fri, 10 May 2013 09:53:04 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39458.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39458.html The PDA in Managing Self and Others at SCQF level 7 offers candidates the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in self-management and working with people. Candidates who successfully complete the qualification will benefit from a sound foundation in the basic managerial skills of dealing with others. They will also have been able to develop a personal development plan which could be the basis of development throughout their career as managers. This should place them, and their employers, in a strong position to cope with the demands that a changing economy places on organisations. Fri, 10 May 2013 08:59:33 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39456.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39456.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Leadership and Change at SCQF level 8 equips candidates to consider change in the workplace and ensure that they and their organisations are able to deal with it efficiently and effectively. Fri, 10 May 2013 08:43:39 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39453.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39453.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Management at SCQF level 6 delivers the essential skills and knowledge for a range of management roles and applies them to a relevant work context. Candidates undertaking the PDA will probably be in, or aspiring to, roles with limited managerial responsibility. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has agreed in to jointly certificate this PDA in Management at SCQF level 6, together with the other PDAs in Management in SQA’s portfolio. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:25:50 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/26270.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/26270.html Information and subject specific details relating to Higher National Management  and Leadership Qualifications. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:40:58 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/36173.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/36173.html This qualification is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge in current and future employment or for progression to further academic and/or professional qualifications. Wed, 6 Mar 2013 11:21:07 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/26279.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/26279.html HN Management Professional Discussions Video Downloads Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:38:43 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/30916.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/30916.html The Diploma in Management and Leadership is designed for candidates who are aiming for a senior management position in an organisation. The award is also intended for experienced managers seeking a nationally/internationally-recognised qualification. It focuses on developing practical skills and applying knowledge in an organisational environment. Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:15:46 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46969.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46969.html The Diploma in Management and Leadership is designed for candidates who are aiming for a senior management position in an organisation. The award is also intended for experienced managers seeking a nationally/internationally-recognised qualification. It focuses on developing practical skills and applying knowledge in an organisational environment. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:40:05 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47187.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47187.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Leadership and Management for Care Services at SCQF level 9 has been designed to provide individuals with a range of knowledge, skills and values to enable them to take on the leadership and management challenges facing care services today. This PDA has been designed to meet the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration requirements for care managers. This qualification is available through training providers and colleges. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:23:34 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39462.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39462.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) is about contributing to the strategic process in organisations. It covers different strategic concepts, establishing a strategic position and methods of working out a strategy — particularly the production of a strategic plan. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:15:58 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39450.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39450.html This Professional Development Award (PDA) in Project Management at SCQF level 8 is designed to enhance and accredit the project management skills of new, inexperienced or aspiring project managers. The title of the PDA reflects the nature of the content, context and level of the award. As a PDA, it is a vocational qualification contributing to the continuous professional development of participants. Its SCQF rating at level 8 reflects a higher level qualification placed within a higher education portfolio. Wed, 9 Jan 2013 12:01:58 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39461.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39461.html Effective leadership is crucial to organisations if they wish to achieve their current and longer-term objectives. The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Organisational Leadership at SCQF level 9 addresses this development need through topics such as approaches to leadership, leadership and organisational vision, leadership skills, and developing leaders. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:10:11 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39459.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39459.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Managing Self and Others at SCQF level 8 focuses on two of the main areas of managerial competence: managing yourself and managing others. The PDA enables candidates to develop and achieve the general competences which underpin all aspects of management. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:08:30 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39454.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39454.html The PDA in Managing Resources and Quality at SCQF level 7 offers candidates the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills that they will need to manage operational resources safely and in accordance with quality standards. Candidates have the opportunity to enhance their managerial skills and apply them to their own work situations. The PDA enables candidates to carry out managerial work more effectively, which is not only to their benefit, but also for the organisation they work for. This qualification is available through colleges. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:49:38 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46856.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46856.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Leading Change at SCQF level 9 offers candidates the opportunity to develop their management competence in a specific aspect of managerial work, ie ‘facilitating change’, which is one of the six areas of competence identified by the standards setting body, Council for Administration (CFA). This PDA concentrates on sources of change stemming from new ideas, as well as the commitment which managers need to lead and support people through the implementation stage of the change cycle. The emphasis in this PDA is developing competences which enable managers to take control and drive forward both the generation of new ideas and the changes which normally follow from them. This qualification is available through colleges and training providers. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:35:16 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39452.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/39452.html The PDA in Decision Making and Innovation at SCQF level 9 is about developing skills in decision making and contributing to the process of promoting and introducing innovative ideas into an organisation. It involves the analysis of decision making and innovation and requires candidates to make specific proposals for innovation and evaluate the way decisions — about innovation for example — have been made. Innovation is critical to organisations in the increasingly complex and fast moving environments in which organisations have to operate. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:27:12 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47500.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47500.html Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:54:58 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46851.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46851.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Leadership at SCQF level 8 is designed to build and achieve competence in leadership — and in motivating and supporting others. It is primarily aimed at managers who have gained some management experience and wish to consolidate and enhance their competence as leaders. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:51:47 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46847.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46847.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Managing Projects and Business Processes at SCQF level 9 is designed to enable managers to develop and achieve competence in project management within the context of the overall activities of the organisation. It has been designed in particular to meet the needs of managers who are not designated as project managers as such but who may be required, as part of their managerial role, to take responsibility for projects. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:23:21 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47498.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47498.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Strategic Leadership at SCQF level 11 offers candidates the opportunity to develop their managerial competence in two of the key areas identified by the Council for Administration (the government recognised Standards Setting Body for Management and Leadership). These are: providing direction and achieving results. The qualification is available through colleges and training providers. Tue, 4 Dec 2012 13:17:08 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46964.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46964.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Planning and Implementing Change at SCQF level 9 offers candidates the opportunity to develop their management competence in a specific aspect of managerial work, ‘facilitating change’, which is one of the six areas of competence identified by the standards setting body, Council for Administration (CFA), for management and leadership standards. This PDA concentrates on sources of change stemming from new ideas, as well as the commitment which managers need to lead and support people through the implementation stage of the change cycle. The emphasis in this PDA is developing competences which enable managers to take control and drive forward both the generation of new ideas and the changes which normally follow from them. The qualification is available through colleges, training providers and employers. Tue, 4 Dec 2012 11:16:31 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46858.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46858.html Professional Development Awards (PDAs) are ideal qualifications for candidates who wish to acquire or develop skills and knowledge for the workplace. The PDA in Managing Finances at SCQF level 8 provides excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for those currently employed in financial management, particularly in the areas of preparing, developing and managing budgets. For those looking to enter employment, the qualification offers the opportunity to acquire the essential skills and knowledge for a career in managing finances. The PDA is relevant to those who are employed full-time or part-time, the main point being that the candidate can meet the competences covered in each of the Units by gathering the necessary evidence through their natural workplace activities as a manager.     Tue, 4 Dec 2012 09:59:33 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46854.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46854.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Managing Self and the Work of Others at SCQF level 8 focuses on two of the main areas of managerial competence: managing yourself and managing others. The PDA enables candidates to develop and achieve the general competences which underpin all aspects of management. Tue, 4 Dec 2012 08:49:51 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/26294.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/26294.html Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:45:53 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/26278.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/26278.html Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:33:52 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42220.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42220.html The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Organisational Ethics and Decision Making at SCQF level 11 has been developed as part of a collaborative initiative between the Scottish Police College, the University of Stirling and SQA to develop a Masters level programme aimed specifically at those practising in, or aspiring to strategic management roles within the public sector. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:43:53 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/29027.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/29027.html Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:05:04 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/44864.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/44864.html The HNC Management is designed to give you the opportunity to become a qualified and knowledgeable operational or senior manager. Fri, 1 Jul 2011 11:30:30 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41600.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41600.html Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:47:32 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46974.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46974.html Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:47:32 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46973.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46973.html Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:46:12 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46975.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46975.html The HNC Management is designed to give you the opportunity to become a qualified and knowledgeable operational or senior manager. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:30:37 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41609.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41609.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:56:42 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41608.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41608.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:56:42 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41607.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41607.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:56:42 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41606.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41606.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:56:42 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41605.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41605.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:56:42 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41604.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41604.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:56:42 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41603.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41603.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:56:42 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41601.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41601.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:56:42 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41602.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41602.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:56:42 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/36526.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/36526.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:04:22 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/26273.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/26273.html Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:14:22 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46971.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46971.html Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:14:22 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/34778.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/34778.html Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:26:50 +0000 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/34364.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/34364.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:46:20 +0100 http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/31572.html http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/31572.html Tue, 8 Jan 2008 15:39:48 +0000