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Free Level 1 BTEC Business Admin Course in Solihull

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Business Administration Course in Solihull. Classes run at Solihull College And University Centre, full-time during the day. No formal qualifications are required to enrol. You may take a short diagnostic assessment in English and maths so the centre can confirm the course is the right fit. Over one year, you'll cover the core skills of working in a business environment: roles and responsibilities, supporting meetings, using office equipment, and professional communication.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for you if you want a practical introduction to business and administration. The course is designed to offer a taster of what it would be like to work in one of these areas and you will learn new skills.

You will be studying key areas, including:

  • The roles and responsibilities of working in business administration
  • How to support business meetings
  • Be able to use different office equipment in a business environment
  • Use different methods of communicating electronically
  • Taking part in group projects
  • Develop business ideas for a small business

Maths, English and IT are an essential part of your course and you will work towards a qualification at an appropriate level of pre-GCSE or GCSE.

Entry requirements

There are no formal qualifications required it depends upon experience and attitude. No past experience of using computers is required but is an advantage if you have used Word Processing packages in particular. Depending upon your qualifications/experience a diagnostic test in English and Maths may be used to check that you have the skills needed.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities involved in business administration work.
  • You'll learn how to support and prepare for business meetings.
  • You'll use a range of office equipment in a business setting.
  • You'll practise different methods of electronic communication used in offices.
  • You'll develop word processing and computer skills for a professional environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Solihull College And University Centre. The course is practical and activity-led, giving you hands-on experience with office tasks and business scenarios. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks rather than formal exams, in line with the BTEC Diploma format.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Solihull College And University Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: general office and admin support roles
  • Receptionist: front-of-house administration in any sector
  • Admin assistant: supporting teams with day-to-day office tasks
  • Data entry clerk: inputting and managing records and information
  • Office junior: entry-level role across business, legal, or finance offices

What you could study next

  • Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Business Administration: the natural next step, covering more advanced business skills and opening more job opportunities.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: strengthens your applications and is often required for Level 3 study.
  • Level 3 Business Administration qualification: moves you toward supervisory or specialist admin roles and higher-level study.
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