SVQs are available to people who are in employment in business and administration and also in management. They are an exciting way to gain skills and qualifications without having to study full time.

These courses give you the opportunity to develop expertise and knowledge through on-the-job assessment, as well as gaining vital skills such as team work and problem solving by working through the various units and demonstrating competence in relation to the performance criteria.

With the right combination of theory and practice, these awards help students to put their career on track and...

The National 5 Administration and IT course provides you with experience of real-life administration tasks and engaging practical activities relevant to the world of work. There is an emphasis on the development of transferable life skills and the application of these skills.

Administrative Practices


IT Solutions for Administrators


Communication in Administration

Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, email and the internetDeveloping skills for employmentCommunications in administrationPreparing management accountsDigital technologiesSocial media literacyAdministrative practicesResearching and preparing presentationsIT solutions for administratorsManagement of people and financeAdministration and IT project (Level 5)Administration and IT exam (Level 5)

The Scottish Vocational Qualifications in Business and Administration at Level 6 is delivered by qualified and experienced assessorsWhy Choose Borders College?We offer great support and have excellent candidate success levels. We consistently receive positive feedback about our quality from candidates, employers and SQA.Delivery:

Where do they take place?In the workplace - your Borders College Assessor will guide you every step of the way, visiting regularly and providing personalised tutoring and support. If required, additional training and support can be provided at one of our Borders College sites. When are the start dates?All year round! The duration of...

This HNC course aims to give you the essential administration, IT & digital skills required for employment in today’s office environment.
You will get ‘hands on experience of using a variety of Microsoft packages including word spreadsheets, databases and presentation software.  There is an emphasis throughout the course on digital skills, digital literacy and customer care.Units will include:-

IT in Business: Word Processing and Presentation Applications
IT in Business: Spreadsheets
IT in Business: Databases
Office Administration
Digital Technologies for Administrators /Office Technologies
Recording Financial Transactions
Personal Development Planning
Communication:...

Your wait is finally over as we bring to you the first ever course on SQL Server Administration on Linux. This beginner course being the preface to the Advance Administration of SQL Server on Linux, will help you jump start on SQL Server without caring about the platform. The course has been designed by SME's working in SQL Server and Linux with over a decade of experience in Industry. This course will be helpful for both beginners and seasoned DBA's. This course focuses on Administration of SQL Server and Linux for a novice and help us also to understand the kerberos authentication and working with Active Directory on Linux.

This free online Windows server training course will teach you about how you can use Windows Server to run and maintain servers. Server servicing is an essential part of any functioning computer network, especially in modern businesses. In this course, you will learn about how you can set up, manage, and configure your server with Windows server software, as well as how you can troubleshoot problems, make your servers fault tolerant, and more.This free online course Introduction to Windows Server Administration will introduce you to configuring a Windows Server and managing its system settings. You will also learn about managing...

This exciting SVQ qualification has been designed in partnership with industry and SQA to ensure it is relevant and up to date to meet the needs of many business sectors.  Most of the assessment for this SVQ will be carried out in the workplace which minimises time candidates need to be away from their work.

Candidates will be assigned a highly experienced assessor who will support each candidate build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating knowledge and competence in the sector.

NHC offer this SVQ on a rolling programme (ie you can start this qualification...

This course reflects the increasingly important role and function that administration, digital and information technologies play in today’s business environment.
Word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation skills
Digital technologies for administrators
Office administration
Business communication
Recording financial transactions
Creating a culture of customer care
Marketing
Personal development planning

This 6 month course will introduce students to Business, Administration and Accounting subjects. It will provide students with an understanding of business strategies, administration in the workplace and the IT skills required for the role. Students will undertake payroll and financial accounting units too, providing a varied skills base to proceed into the workplace or onto further study.

You will be assessed on an ongoing basis, using practical assessments, assignments and case studies. There is no final examination.