One of the advantages of being a member of a Young Enterprise company is the opportunity to sit the Young Enterprise Scotland Examination. This is designed exclusively for those who have the unique experience of participating in a Young Enterprise Scotland company.

The Examination :

• provides an indication of commitment,
• is a measure of practical business experience,
• is evidence of ability to learn from experience,
• provides an important feature for any application form or c.v.,
• is a valuable talking point at interviews.

The Examination is conducted by Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde, which has managed, set and marked the Examination since 1993 to the same quality control standards it applies to its degree, diploma and certificate courses. The Business School is a major innovator in, and committed to all stages of, education in business management.

The Examination assesses the Achievers' competence in work experience, and the questions are related to the business excellence model :

• Leadership
• Planning and Development
• People and Financial Management
• Business Processes
• Customer Satisfaction
• People Satisfaction
• Impact on Society
• Business Results