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BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Croydon – John Ruskin College

Cost£1,130.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time over 34 weeks.

The course covers the core skills businesses rely on every day. You'll study communication, working with others, managing information, and self-management. Units also cover branding a product, presenting a business idea, communicating with customers, and recording income and expenditure. The course is graded from Pass to Distinction.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills used in business settings.
  • You'll practise working effectively with others.
  • You'll learn how to manage and research information.
  • You'll explore how businesses operate in your local area.
  • You'll create a visual display and present a business idea.
  • You'll understand the basics of branding a product.
  • You'll record income and expenditure for a business.
  • You'll build a personal progression plan to support your next steps.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at John Ruskin College. The course uses a mix of mandatory and optional units. Assessment is through coursework and unit assignments rather than exams. You must complete all mandatory units and reach a minimum number of points to pass. The qualification is graded from Pass to Distinction.

What you will need to bring

Pens or pencils and a notepad. John Ruskin College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day office operations.
  • Admin assistant, handles correspondence, filing, and scheduling.
  • Customer service assistant, deals with customer queries in person or by phone.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and manages stock on the shop floor.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages front-of-house tasks.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business, the natural next step after this qualification and a route into more specialist roles.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, useful if you want to focus on customer-facing work.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths, strengthens your application for further study or employment.
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