Level 1 Business Administration Skills at Bury Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Business Administration Skills course in Bury. Classes run at Bury Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day, over 12 weeks. You'll learn how to handle customer calls, create business documents, use office equipment, and behave professionally in an office setting. The pace is manageable, making it practical for anyone fitting study around other commitments. A pre-course interview is required; call 0161 253 5772to arrange one. There are no formal entry requirements. Open Awards Level 1 Award in Business Administration Skills with certificate.

Who this course is for

"If you are interested in enrolling on this course, please contact 0161 253 5772.

This course will help you build your confidence and practical skills for working in business and finance. It is a good starting point if you are new to this area, returning to learning, or thinking about getting a job in an office or business setting.

You will learn useful skills that you can use in many different job roles, such as administration, customer service, reception, and basic office work. The course will also help you move on to further study, training, or employment.

What will I learn?

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Handle phone calls in a confident and professional way, including taking messages and responding to simple enquiries Understand how to behave in a workplace, including being professional, polite, and reliable Create simple business documents such as emails, letters, and forms Use office equipment safely, such as printers and photocopiers Write clearly for different purposes, including emails and short reports Communicate effectively with other people, both face to face and in writing Understand how businesses and finance work at a basic level Explore different job roles and opportunities in business and finance "

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll handle telephone calls from customers professionally.
  • You'll create business documents for different purposes.
  • You'll use common office equipment confidently.
  • You'll write for a range of business purposes.
  • You'll understand how to behave professionally in an office environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bury Adult Learning Centre. Teaching covers practical office skills alongside written and communication tasks. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, including documents and written tasks, so you can demonstrate what you've learned in a hands-on way.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bury Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: general office support and document handling
  • Receptionist: first point of contact for customers and visitors
  • Data entry clerk: inputting and maintaining business records
  • Office assistant: day-to-day admin tasks in a team
  • Customer service advisor: handling queries by phone and in writing

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration: builds on Level 1 and is recognised by employers for office roles.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths: strengthens the communication and numeracy skills used in business settings.
  • Level 3 Business Administration qualification: suited to those aiming for supervisory or senior admin roles.

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