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Developing High Level Skills for a Dynamic, Flexible Workforce
The need for sharp, flexible, focused education, skills and training at a high level is strongly recognised. Professional Development Awards (PDAs) are designed to develop and deliver these skills.
With a focus on professional/vocational work-based skills development, they are ideal for workforce development. Quick and cost effective to deliver, PDAs have been designed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) – Scotland’s national body for qualifications - and are backed by our world-renowned excellence in developing and quality-assuring qualifications.
They develop specialist skills applicable at all stages of career development and are aligned to National Occupational Standards (NOS) and/or professional body requirements. They clearly support Continuing Professional Development and are recognised on UK and European Qualifications Frameworks as well as on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
PDAs are available in an increasing range of subject areas supported by continuous partnership work with employers and industry. Entry to the PDAs is flexible and can be based on formal qualifications or experience, the college or training provider delivering the award can advise on this. Some awards may be offered on a part-time, open or distance learning basis.
Each award is a qualification in its own right, but by undertaking more than one award, they can be used to build achievement towards a Higher National (HNC or HND) qualification.
A new suite of nine PDAs in Management have been developed are jointly certificated with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
The PDAs in Management are designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of management. They are relevant to individuals already in or aspiring to a managerial role. They can also support those currently not in employment to develop management skills to help return to the workplace.
The nine PDAs in Management range from Higher (SCQF level 6) to HNC and HND (SCQF levels 7 and 8) up to degree (SCQF level 9)
• PDA in Management (SCQF level 6)
• PDA in Managing Self and Others (SCQF level 7)
• PDA in Managing Self and Others (SCQF level 8)
• PDA in Managing Resources and Quality (SCQF level 7)
• PDA in Leadership and Change (SCQF level 8)
• PDA in Project Management (SCQF level 8)
• PDA in Organisational Leadership (SCQF level 9)
• PDA in Strategic Management (SCQF level 9)
• PDA in Decision Making and Innovation (SCQF level 9)
The Units that make up PDAs in Management have been mapped to National Occupational Standards (NOS) in Management and Leadership developed by the Management Standards Centre (MSC). The MSC is an employer led organisation which champions management and leadership and is the government recognised body responsible for the development and on-going enhancement of the NOS.
More information about PDAs in Management is available from our website www.sqa.org.uk or email
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