About us
Our purpose is to provide products and services in skills, training and education which positively impact on individuals, organisations and society.
We work nationally and internationally in two distinct areas – awards and accreditation.
Our commitment to you
SQA has high standards for ourselves and for our customers. We strive to ensure that our qualifications are inclusive and accessible to all, that they recognise the achievements of learners, and that they provide clear pathways to further learning or employment.
SQA Values
SQA will be known for being:
- Progressive
- Enabling
- Trusted
Our Vision
We will digitally transform our organisation to offer customers better service by delivering efficient, scalable and new enabling approaches.

Our qualifications
We devise and develop internationally recognised qualifications and services.

Services
We offer exam, assessment and qualifications services for employers, training providers and professional bodies.

Corporate Plan
Sets our our strategic direction for the next three years and covers both our awarding and accreditation functions.

Annual Reports
Highlighting a great year for SQA, which has been possible through partnership, engagement and consultation.

Monitoring Standards
Continuous reviewing and improving of our standards is vital for retaining value.
Related Information
- NQ Research
- NQ Next Steps (163 KB)
- SQA Fieldwork visits (836 KB)
- Annual Review 2015
- RPL Toolkit (1.68 MB)
- SQA Code of Practice (273 KB)
Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries

- General Enquiries

- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries

- 0303 333 0330