Information Technology in Business PDA

Course code 99G5

What is special about this course?

The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Information Technology in Business at SCQF level 7 delivers the skills and knowledge needed for a range of administrative roles. It has particular emphasis on the use of IT within a business environment.

Special features

  • This course will enable you to develop technical and administrative knowledge relevant to current administrative practice.
  • You will develop skills and knowledge of word processing and presentation packages to aid business communication.
  • You will develop an understanding of database management software and the application of databases to aid business decision making.
  • This course will allow you to develop an understanding of spreadsheets and their use in providing solutions to business problems and to develop skills using technology in an administration role and prepare candidates for employment in an administration role.

Entry requirements

  • Communication and IT skills to SCQF level 5 or equivalent or
  • Relevant business or IT NC/SVQ qualification or
  • Relevant work experience

Access routes

  • SVQ Business and Administration

Apply for Information Technology in Business PDA

I want to start in Aug/Sep 2025 or Jan/Feb 2026

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