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Free Entry Level Business and Retail Course in Corby

CostFREE
Duration161 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Business and Retail Course in Corby. Classes run at Workpays Corby, during the day with flexible study to suit you. You'll build knowledge of how businesses and retail environments work, the types of roles within them, and how to work effectively in those settings. The course runs for around 161 hours in total. You'll need a good understanding of English at Entry Level 3 to join, though you don't need a formal qualification to prove it. An initial assessment will confirm the course is the right fit for you.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to work in a business and retail role. It will give you knowledge and understanding required to work in business and retail as well as exploring the types of jobs and tasks included within the role and how to work effectively within this environment.

Entry requirements

A desire to work within the business and retail industry in the future is important. You will require a good understanding of English at Entry Level 3, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how businesses and retail operations are structured and run.
  • You'll explore the types of jobs and tasks found in business and retail roles.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how to work effectively in a retail or business environment.
  • You'll learn about customer service and what good service looks like in practice.
  • You'll gain knowledge of workplace expectations, including communication and teamwork.
  • You'll explore how to present yourself professionally in a work setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Corby. Learning is flexible, so the schedule can be adapted to your needs. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your progress will be reviewed as you work through the course content.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Corby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sales assistant, serving customers and handling transactions in a shop
  • Retail supervisor, overseeing a small team on the shop floor
  • Stock room assistant, managing deliveries and organising stock
  • Customer service advisor, handling queries in a retail or business setting
  • Cashier, processing payments and supporting customers at the till
  • Admin assistant, supporting day-to-day tasks in a business office

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification in Retail or Business Administration. A Level 2 Certificate in Retail Skills or a Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration would take your knowledge further and open up more job roles. If you're interested in management, a Level 3 qualification in Business or Retail Management is a longer-term option worth exploring.

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