The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is an international leader in education and qualifications development. It is the executive public body of the Scottish government responsible for accrediting educational awards and is accredited by the UK government to offer educational qualifications.

SQA has over 100 years of experience in developing qualifications and qualifications systems, and over 20 years of experience working internationally in partnership with schools, colleges, universities, employers, training organizations, industry professionals, professional bodies, and governments. Through these partnerships, SQA continuously enhances its skills and expertise through mutual and shared learning and in turn shares its knowledge, technical expertise and skills, and other educational pursuits for the global good.

SQA helps individuals realize their potential and achieve their ambitions by providing a wide range of high-quality, internationally recognized qualifications, and associated services.

Based in Glasgow, SQA is also recognized by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England, UK. SQA is also one of the four partners of The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SQCF) which is the national credit transfer system for all levels of qualifications in Scotland, UK.