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Free Level 1 Business Admin Course in Cambridge

CostFREE
Duration5 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Business Administration Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over 5 days, you'll cover the core knowledge that business administration roles require: communication in the workplace, health and safety in a business environment, and the principles of business administration. No formal entry requirements. A basic familiarity with IT programmes is helpful but not essential. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This qualification aims to provide learners with the introductory knowledge and skills they need to operate as a successful business administrator. It will also allow learners to develop skills in a range of areas relevant to business administration roles.

This qualification covers:

NCFE CACHE Level 1 Business administration

Units covered:

  • Principles of business communication
  • Health and safety in a business environment
  • Principles of business administration
  • Principles of personal performance and development
  • Principles of working in a business environment
  • Work with others in a business environment
  • Prepare text from notes
  • Use Office equipment
  • Employee rights and responsibilities
  • Using email

Entry requirements

No entry requirements however a basic knowledge of IT programmes would be beneficial.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of business communication and how to apply them in a workplace setting.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a business environment.
  • You'll explore the core principles of business administration.
  • You'll develop skills in organising and managing administrative tasks.
  • You'll build knowledge of how businesses operate day to day.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cambridge Regional College. The course is delivered part-time over 5 days. Learning is structured around the units covering communication, health and safety, and business administration principles. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, demonstrating your knowledge and skills across each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Office administrator: handling day-to-day admin tasks in an office
  • Receptionist: first point of contact, managing calls and enquiries
  • Data entry clerk: inputting and maintaining accurate business records
  • Administrative assistant: supporting teams with filing, scheduling, and correspondence
  • Business administrator: coordinating operations across a business or department

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration: the natural next step, covering more advanced skills and opening more roles.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths: useful alongside or after this course if you want to strengthen core skills for employment.
  • Level 3 Business Administration qualification: for those looking to move into supervisory or more senior administrative roles.
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