What does PQU mean in OCCUPATION & POSITIONS

A Professional Qualification is an academic qualification that demonstrates a student has completed advanced studies and training in a specialized field. Generally, professional qualifications provide skills and knowledge to prepare individuals for the workplace.

Professional qualifications can cover a range of topics such as finance, business management, law, engineering, healthcare and computing. Depending on the level of qualification some others areas may also be added such as psychology or social sciences.

There is no set time limit for completing a professional qualification. The duration of study will vary depending on the specific qualification, institution and type (e.g., distance learning or part-time study).

Each institution will have different entry requirements for enrolling in their professional qualifications. Generally, you will need to hold an appropriate degree (or equivalent) and/or relevant work experience in order to be accepted onto the course.

In most cases there is no age limit when it comes to enrolling in a professional qualification, but this will depend on the specific qualification you are looking at and which institution you plan on studying with. It's best to check with each course provider individually before enrolling.

Different types of assessments may be included as part of your professional qualification such as personal and group projects; essays; examinations; presentations; practical duties or case studies. It will depend on the module you are studying so it’s important to check with your course provider beforehand.

Generally speaking once you have completed your professional qualification you should receive a certificate from the awarding body confirming that you have successfully passed all necessary assessments and fulfilled their criteria laid out by them at the start of your program.

Yes - some courses require payment of tuition fees upfront while others may require payment after passing certain stages or modules within their program. It's important to check beforehand as some institutions also offer scholarships or bursaries which can help towards covering costs.

This depends on where you studied previously and if they accept credits from other institutions; it’s best to get this checked off prior to transfer since not all institutions allow credit transfers across courses/programs.