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Level 1 Business Administration Course in Birmingham

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Business and Administration Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South and City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus, so you can fit study around your week.

Fees may vary depending on your circumstances. It may be free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply. You will need at least an Entry Level 3 qualification in Functional Skills English and Maths, or GCSEs at grade 2 or above, to join. The course runs over one year, part-time. You will cover organisation, time management, communication, marketing, and how businesses are structured.

You will finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Business and Administration at Level 1.

Who this course is for

Are you an Adult that is looking for a Business Administration Career and looking to improve your English and Maths skills? Do you have your English Speaking, Listen, Reading and Writing Entry 3 qualification? Do you want to study Part time - 2 days a week?

If so, you can study Level 1 Business Administration over two days a week which also includes Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 1.

This Level 1 Business Administration course is designed to provide individuals with the essential foundation knowledge and skills required progress into work of business administration and progress to Level 2 Business Administration.

Entry requirements

Must have minimum pass for English at Entry 3. Maths - Desirable at Entry 3.

Depending on your prior qualification, you should be working towards level 1 but you will also take an English assessment to find out what your current level of English is in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This will help you and your tutor to identify areas that you need to develop and the level of course you will be enrolled onto.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop organisation and time management skills used in office environments.
  • You'll practise written and verbal communication in a business context.
  • You'll learn how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll explore the basics of marketing and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll build skills in handling information and data accurately.
  • You'll gain an understanding of professional workplace behaviour.

How you will learn

You will attend evening classes at the campus each week. Learning is classroom based, with a mix of taught sessions and practical activities. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the year. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South and City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Admin Assistant, supports day-to-day office tasks and correspondence.
  • Office Administrator, keeps records, files, and schedules organised.
  • Receptionist, manages front-of-house duties and handles enquiries.
  • Data Entry Clerk, inputs and maintains accurate records on computer systems.
  • Office Junior, provides general support across a business team.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, the natural next step for deeper business and admin skills.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, useful if you want to move into a customer-facing role.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, strengthens your core skills and supports further study or employment.
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