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Free BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College City Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs over one year and covers key business functions, giving you a solid grounding in how businesses operate. You'll study one and a half days a week, completing the Award in January if you start in September, or in June if you start in January. No prior knowledge or formal qualifications are required. An initial assessment checks that this level is right for you.

Who this course is for

Our Level 1 Introductory Award in Business qualification is designed for anyone over the age of 19 that wishes to develop their business skills and progress onto further study.

The course will help you to develop your knowledge of key business functions and gain a good understanding of what it takes to be successful in the industry.

If you start this course in September, you will study for one and a half days a week and complete the award in January before then having the opportunity to top this up to the certificate by continuing your studies until June. If you begin the course in January then you will complete the award in June, also studying for one and a half days a week.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of key business functions and how they work together.
  • You'll explore what makes a business successful.
  • You'll build understanding of business administration and support roles.
  • You'll practise completing business-related tasks and activities.
  • You'll develop skills relevant to entry-level roles in business environments.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a variety of methods in the classroom. These include assignment work, annotation of practical activities, question and answer tasks, witness statements, and recordings where necessary. Learning is classroom based, with one and a half days of study per week.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrative assistant, entry-level office support role
  • Business support assistant, helping teams with day-to-day tasks
  • Receptionist, front-of-house role in a business setting
  • Data entry clerk, inputting and managing business records
  • Customer service advisor, handling queries for businesses

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Business Administration Course, the natural next step to build on this Award and qualify for a wider range of business roles.
  • Level 2 Legal Studies, Accountancy, or IT Support qualifications, if you want to specialise in a particular area of business.
  • A full Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Business, available by continuing your studies at the same centre after completing the Award.
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