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Free Level 1 Business Course in Camden

CostFREE
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate in Business Course in Camden. Classes run at King's Cross Campus. This full-time daytime course runs for 37 weeks and gives you a grounding in how businesses work. It's designed for learners who want to move into further study quickly. The course pairs well with GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths as part of a broader study programme. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment when you enrol so the centre can plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Designed for learners who may be ready to progress quickly to further study, the Certificate offers a basic introduction to the business sector. It could form part of a study programme that includes other appropriate subjects, such as GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements to join this course. Learners will complete an initial assessment upon enrolment.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate
  • You'll develop an understanding of customer service in a business context
  • You'll learn how communication works within and between organisations
  • You'll look at how money and resources are managed in a business
  • You'll build awareness of marketing and how businesses promote themselves
  • You'll practise working with business information and presenting findings clearly

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at King's Cross Campus. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Certificate in Business is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the course of the year that demonstrates what you've learned across the units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. King's Cross Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: entry-level office and admin support roles
  • Customer service assistant: front-line business and retail environments
  • Receptionist: first point of contact in offices and organisations
  • Sales assistant: supporting sales teams and business operations
  • Business support assistant: general support across business functions

What you could study next

This level 1 btec introductory certificate in business qualification is a stepping stone to further study. You could move on to a Level 2 BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in Business, which goes deeper into business functions and opens more job options. From there, a Level 3 BTEC National in Business is a route into higher education or professional roles. Adding Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2 alongside your business studies strengthens any application for further training or employment.

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