National Qualifications (NQs) are qualifications for students in secondary schools and are also offered in colleges of further education. NQs are Standard Grades, National Units, National Courses and National Group Awards.

NQs have been designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of all students. Qualifications can be built up over time, encouraging students to progress to the highest level they can achieve. NQs cover many subjects to suit everyone's interests and skills.

In this course we take an overview of the role these vital qualifications play for learners in Scotland