Business NPAs at SCQF Level 5 NPA

What is special about this course?

These part time courses will enable you to improve your digital skills and provide you with insights into the world of business. 

These courses are delivered over the whole of the academic year and you'll undertake either 3 and 4 SQA units in each semester.

In the Digital Literacy course, you'll gain an NPA which is recognised by employers. 

The Self Employment course will provide you will knowledge, skills and confidence to help you get your chosen business off the ground.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for either of these courses.

NPA Digital Literacies – Course Fee £258

Become a confident digital citizen: explore how to find and evaluate online information, understand how networks work, and use social media safely and effectively. It's ideal for building digital skills for school, work, or everyday life and is a great place to get started if computing is new to you.

You'll study 3 SQA units:

  • Information Literacy
  • Network Literacy
  • Social Media Literacy

Self Employment: Getting Started – Course Fee £344

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You'll study 4 SQA units:

  • Working for yourself
  • Contemporary Business Issues
  • Promoting a Business
  • Enterprise Skills

 

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Argyll
    • Arran Learning Centre
    • Campbeltown Learning Centre
    • Dunoon Learning Centre
    • Helensburgh Learning Centre
    • Islay Learning Centre
    • Lochgilphead Learning Centre
    • Oban Learning Centre
    • Rothesay Learning Centre

Start date

August

Fees

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Argyll. UHI Argyll operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.