Qualification level
Scotland SQA NPAs resources
National Progression Award routes organised by current SCQF level, with course-specific topic trackers and learning resources.
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Digital Skills
Entry-level digital skills covering everyday applications, computer basics and safe participation online.
Digital Passport
A flexible digital qualification in which learners complete any three eligible units at their chosen SCQF level.
Digital Literacies
Information, network and social-media literacy for safe, informed and effective participation online.
PC Passport
Practical word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation skills using modern collaborative web applications.
Data Science
Practical data analysis, responsible data use and optional specialisms including statistics, programming and machine learning.
Cyber Security
A three-strand cyber qualification covering data security, digital forensics and ethical hacking at progressively deeper levels.
Computer Networks
A Level 5 practical award in networking fundamentals and the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software.
Computing Technologies
A flexible computing award combining foundations and a practical project with two chosen technology specialisms.
Software Development
Programming and problem-solving awards spanning introductory high-level coding at Level 4 and application, web and software development at Level 6.
Web Design
A Level 5 practical award in website graphics, web design and development, and interactive multimedia.
Professional Computer Fundamentals
A Level 6 professional IT award covering network, security and server-administration fundamentals.
Computer Games Development
A practical games pathway covering design, media assets, development and testing at progressively deeper SCQF levels.
Esports
Industry knowledge, competitive game performance, and the planning, promotion and delivery of esports events.
Digital Animation
A current Level 5 award in the principles, tools and production workflow used to plan and create complete 2D animations.
Digital Media
A three-unit digital production award covering audio, still images and moving images from SCQF Levels 4 to 6.
Business with Information Technology
A flexible business and IT award combining Understanding Business, one business specialism and two practical information-technology units.