Free BTEC Level 2 Business Enterprise Course in Ely. Classes run full-time at Ely College, five days a week during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the skills and knowledge businesses need from their people, including how to develop ideas, support growth, and think entrepreneurially. You'll explore how organisations work and what it takes to contribute to them effectively. This level 2 btec business enterprise qualification is funded through the ESFA 16 to 19 programme, so there are no tuition fees, though you may need to cover costs for textbooks, resources, or visits.
Who this course is for
All businesses need enterprising employees to drive their organisations forward, to have ideas and initiatives to grow and to ensure that businesses survive in this fast-changing world. Enterprising skills can help you be a real asset to an organisation, as well as give you the basis on which to develop entrepreneurial skills for running your own enterprise in the future. This BTEC course is designed for post-16 learners like you who would like to master sector-specific skills and knowledge alongside broader transferable skills such as communication, research, and project work.
Entry requirements
At least 3 GCSE Grades 9 - 3 or equivalents.
What you will learn
You'll develop an understanding of how businesses operate and grow.
You'll explore entrepreneurial thinking and how to generate ideas.
You'll learn how to identify opportunities and assess risk in a business context.
You'll study how organisations plan and manage their resources.
You'll build knowledge of marketing, customers, and what drives sales.
You'll examine how businesses adapt to change in competitive markets.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ely College. The BTEC format is largely coursework-based, so you'll be assessed through assignments, projects, and practical tasks rather than traditional exams. Work is built up over the year and submitted as a portfolio of evidence. Some units may include presentations or group activities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ely College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Be aware that you may need to pay for textbooks, supplementary resources, and any study visits during the course.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sales assistant, supporting customers and driving in-store revenue
Business administrator, handling day-to-day operations in an office
Marketing assistant, helping teams promote products and services
Customer service advisor, managing queries and building client relationships
Retail supervisor, overseeing a team and managing stock
Junior buyer, sourcing products for retail or wholesale businesses
Office coordinator, keeping business functions running smoothly
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 National in Business: the natural next step after this Level 2 qualification, going deeper into strategy, finance, and management.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business: a broader qualification equivalent to three A Levels, suited to those aiming for university or a management career.
T Level in Management and Administration: a technical qualification combining study with industry placement, for those wanting a more vocational route at Level 3.
