Scottish Qualifications Authority

The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is Scotland's national awarding and accreditation body. It is responsible for developing, delivering and accrediting qualifications, courses, and assessments undertaken by thousands of candidates in schools, colleges, training providers, and the workplace every year. SQA qualifications are delivered by thousands of teaching and training professionals in Scotland, throughout the UK, and around the world. SQA is instrumental in setting and maintaining robust national standards that ensure its courses, qualifications and awards are recognised by colleges, universities, and industry, enabling learners and businesses alike to realise their potential, and achieve their ambitions. SQA works with around 15,000 teaching professionals and industry specialists, who support its awarding operations annually, ensuring SQA qualifications accurately reflect learners' knowledge and skills and provide routes to jobs or further study. SQA also awards a range of other qualifications, including customised awards, to meet the needs of individual companies and organisations. We provide advice, support, and services, such as expertise in assessment, that enable organisations to meet a range of educational, development and regulatory requirements. Based in Scotland, we work throughout the UK and internationally. Our people take great pride in offering exceptional customer service - which - is acknowledged by government organisations, universities, businesses, and individuals around the world.