Free Level 2 BTEC Business Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Priestley Smith School, full-time during the day. This is a post-16 course. It covers the entrepreneurial skills needed to start and run a business or social enterprise. You'll study over two years, building practical business knowledge through the Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Award in Business. BTEC business classes combine coursework and applied learning, so you work on real business scenarios throughout.
Who this course is for
This Business Enterprise qualifications help learners develop the entrepreneurial skills to start and run a business or social enterprise
Entry requirements
post 16 course only
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are started and how they operate day to day.
You'll develop entrepreneurial skills for planning and running a business or social enterprise.
You'll learn how to identify business opportunities and assess their viability.
You'll study how businesses market their products and services.
You'll examine how organisations manage their finances and resources.
You'll develop skills in business communication and presenting ideas.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Award is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and at least one externally assessed unit. In the classroom, you'll complete assignments based on business scenarios, case studies, and practical tasks. Your work is assessed by your teacher and moderated externally by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional written exams for the internally assessed units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Priestley Smith School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator - supporting the day-to-day running of an organisation
Sales assistant - working in retail or business-to-business sales
Customer service advisor - handling enquiries and resolving issues for customers
Office administrator - managing records, communications, and scheduling
Junior marketing assistant - supporting campaigns and promotional activity
Accounts assistant - helping with invoicing, payments, and financial records
What you could study next
BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Business (Level 3) - the natural next step after a BTEC First, covering business in greater depth and recognised for university entry.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business - a broader qualification equivalent to three A Levels, suitable if you want to apply to university or move into a higher-level apprenticeship.
Business Apprenticeship (Level 3) - combines on-the-job training with a qualification, useful if you want to earn while you learn.
