Business

The PDA is suitable for anyone wishing to study on a part-time basis whilst in employment. It is also suitable for adult returners to education who do not wish to commit to a full-time HNC programme of study but seek to gain skills in administration.

Candidates should have some prior knowledge of numeracy, ICT and communication to SCQF level 6, although formal qualifications may not be necessary if suitable experience had been gained informally or through work experience.

• IT in Business: Word Processing and Presentation Applications: Develop your skills and knowledge in word processing and presentation packages to aid business communication.  
• IT in Business: Spreadsheets: Understand spreadsheet design and how to use spreadsheet features and functions for practical and effective use in a business environment.
• IT in Business: Databases:  Learn the principles of database design and the use of database management software to aid decision-making in business.

On completion of this course, you may:

• progress to an HNC such as Accounting, Business, and Administration and IT.
• build your qualification part-time towards a full HNC by undertaking further PDAs and/or HN units.
• start your career within an administrative function within a business.

• Practical skills in ICT to use within a business context
• Improve your professional practice with Continuous Professional Development (CPD)