Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate in Business Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Holloway Campus. This full-time daytime course runs for 37 weeks and gives you a grounding in the business sector. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete an initial assessment when you enrol, so the college can plan your learning. The course can sit alongside GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths as part of a broader study programme. Completing the level 1 BTEC introductory certificate in business qualification opens the door to further study at a higher level.
Who this course is for
This course is for you 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 about communication in the workplace.
You'll look at how money and resources are managed in organisations.
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 Capital City College Holloway Campus. Assessment on BTEC qualifications is primarily through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the course of the year, with tasks set and marked by your tutors. An initial assessment at enrolment helps the college understand your starting point and plan your programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Holloway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Office administrator: supporting day-to-day business operations
Customer service assistant: handling queries and supporting customers
Receptionist: first point of contact in a business setting
Sales assistant: working in retail or commercial environments
Business support assistant: general admin and coordination tasks
What you could study next
Level 2 BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in Business: the natural next step, going deeper into business topics and strengthening your CV.
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English: often studied alongside or after this course; the recognised GCSE equivalent that many employers and colleges ask for.
Level 3 BTEC National in Business: for those aiming toward higher education or more specialist business roles.
