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Level 1 Business Admin Course in Leicester

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP1250.00. Material Fee: GBP40.00. Resident Fee: GBP65.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College Abbey Park Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year. You'll cover business administration, customer service, working in teams, and ICT. You'll also develop employability skills and have the chance to complete a work experience placement. The level 1 btec introductory diploma in business classes run Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. A fee applies.

Who this course is for

Are you interested in business as a career? Do you want to learn the skills that a Business Administrator would use on a daily basis. If the answer is yes then this is definitely the right course for you. During the course you will develop a range of personal and employability skills alongside gaining your Level 1 Diploma. At the end of the course you will then be ready to either progress into employment in the business sector or alternatively build on this knowledge by progressing to the Level 2 Diploma.

If you are aged 16-18, you will be enrolled on a study programme, which will include retaking GCSEs or undertaking Functional Skills in English and maths if you haven't already achieved a grade 4 or above. You will also be required to complete a work experience placement and an employability programme.

Entry requirements

Standard entry to this course requires one reference. It is desirable that you can demonstrate 90% attendance. A GCSE in both English and maths at grade 2 (E) or above is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how business administration works day to day.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used in business roles.
  • You'll practise working effectively in teams.
  • You'll build ICT skills relevant to office and business environments.
  • You'll gain employability skills through a dedicated training office and work experience placement.
  • You'll understand how to present yourself professionally in a business setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities in a business administration training office, and a work experience placement. Assessment is coursework-based, with assignments and projects that reflect real business tasks. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed throughout the year rather than in a single end-of-year test.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College Abbey Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that a material fee of £40 and a residential fee of £65 apply alongside the course tuition fee.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: handling day-to-day office and admin tasks.
  • Customer service assistant: supporting customers in person or by phone.
  • Receptionist: first point of contact in an office or business.
  • Office junior: general support across a business team.
  • Data entry clerk: inputting and managing business records.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Business: the natural next step, going deeper into business topics and opening more job options.
  • Level 2 IT or Travel and Tourism Diploma: if you want to change direction after completing this course.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths Level 2: if you need to strengthen your English and maths alongside further study.
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