www.e-skillsnto.org.uk/qualify guide for employers 

There are two main types of IT workplace qualification.

• vendor (MCSE, Novell CNE etc)
• vocational (Scottish and National Vocational qualifications - S/NVQs)

Each qualification contributes to a person's knowledge and ability to do the job.

Qualifications	What do they do?	Administered by	Regulated by
NVQ/SVQ	Prove you are fit for the job	NTOs	QCA/SQA and Awarding Bodies
Vendor Qualification	Prove you are fit for the technology	Equipment/software vendors and their agents	Equipment/software vendors and their agents
Both	Prove you can deliver

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