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What our
students say

I had been working in admin for 11 years and felt it was time
to upskill and refresh some brain cells, so I decided to study
HNC Administration and Information Technology.
Initially I was nervous as to whether I was too old or if I would have
time to dedicate to my studies. Despite my worries, all staff were so
helpful and supportive and there was an option to study part time.
I was able to study this course online at my local centre in Portree as
well as from home. This meant I could study, work and raise my
family at the same time. We covered many interesting units and I
learnt so much. I particularly enjoyed the spreadsheet unit which was
very practical, and the lecturer made it so interesting. I also really
enjoyed the Personal Development unit where I found out a lot about
myself. It has shown me that you are never too old to learn new skills
and learning can be so flexible to fit around your life. I feel fortunate to be able to have
completed this course without moving away to a city.

Katrina Macleod HNC Administration and Information Technology.

I currently work part-time as a clerical assistant
for Highland Council.
I wanted to update and refresh my skills and
knowledge, so I applied for a college course alongside
my part time job. I have grown from being a technophobe to
a confident IT user and I am proud of my achievements and
would recommend taking that step and getting out of your
comfort zone. Understanding modern administration,
updating my skills and gaining career confidence have been
the most important outcomes of this course. I have the
confidence to compete in the workplace and realise I still
have a lot to offer but most importantly if you are willing to
work hard you can keep learning and developing skills no
matter what your age is – age is not a barrier.

Natalie Duff. NQ Business, Administration and Marketing

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