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Free BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Harrow

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Harrow. Classes run at Stanmore College, full-time during the day.

The course introduces you to how businesses work. You'll study business organisation, customer service, marketing, financial management, and teamwork. These are the core topics of any BTEC business qualification at this level. The course runs over one year and builds both subject knowledge and transferable skills.

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

Who this course is for

Our Introduction to Business BTEC Diploma Level 1 course introduces you to the basics of the business world. The course will provide you essential knowledge and skills to build your understanding of business practices.

You’ll cover topics such as business organisation, customer service, marketing, financial management, and teamwork. The course will prepare you for further study or employability into entry-level roles in the business sector. You will develop sector specific and transferable skills, with powerful frameworks such as role-playing, planning and pitching business ideas, as well as visual displays and other key tasks.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how different types of businesses are organised.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used in everyday business settings.
  • You'll explore how marketing works and why businesses use it.
  • You'll learn the basics of financial management, including budgets and costs.
  • You'll practise teamwork and communication in a business context.
  • You'll build transferable skills that apply across many entry-level roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Stanmore College. The BTEC Introductory Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete tasks and projects linked to each unit, building a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stanmore College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an office.
  • Admin assistant, handles filing, correspondence, and scheduling tasks.
  • Customer service assistant, helps customers in person, by phone, or online.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and manages stock on the shop floor.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages front-of-house duties.
  • Data entry clerk, inputs and maintains records for a business.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business, the natural next step after this qualification, covering business topics in greater depth.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, useful if you want to focus on customer-facing roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, a strong route toward office and admin careers.
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