Free Level 2 Business Admin Course in Portsmouth – COPC Highbury Campus – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 BTEC Technical Certificate in Business Administration Course in Portsmouth. Classes run at COPC Highbury Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English language, to join. Over one year, you'll cover business administration skills including planning and organising events, providing business support, and using technology to handle information. The course also introduces marketing fundamentals, including digital marketing communications and campaign planning. Pearson Edexcel developed this qualification with employers, so the skills you build reflect what workplaces actually need.

Who this course is for

This programme seeks to introduce learners to two main functions within a business and provide a firm basis for further study within the fields of business administration and marketing.

With approximately 3.2 million people in the UK employed within an administrative and secretarial role, across a range of sectors such as public administration, education, health, finance and professional services, this technical qualification provides a springboard into a variety of employment opportunities.

Within business administration, roles can be varied across the sector. Employers have high expectations and require their administrative staff to be multi-skilled, with both technical and practical administration skills, including a focus on efficiency and service delivery both in the workplace and digitally.

A career starting in business administration has diverse progression routes into a broad range of roles throughout an organisation. The technical and practical skills you will develop are highly transferable across all industries.

Developed with employers, this qualification enables you to learn the skills and behaviours that will give you the best opportunity to be successful when moving into employment.

Entry requirements

A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English language.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to provide administrative services and business support.
  • You'll develop skills in planning, organising, and supporting events.
  • You'll use technology to process and communicate information and data.
  • You'll understand the role of marketing within a business.
  • You'll explore how to plan and deliver marketing campaigns and activities.
  • You'll study digital marketing communications and how they work in practice.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom three to four days a week during term time, with one day for independent study at home or on campus. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Technical Certificate combines coursework-based assessment with practical tasks. You're expected to maintain at least 90% attendance throughout the year. If you need to retake GCSE Maths or English, additional sessions will be built into your timetable.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. COPC Highbury Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business Administrator: supporting day-to-day office and admin operations
  • Administrative Assistant: handling correspondence, records, and scheduling
  • Marketing Assistant: supporting campaigns, content, and digital communications
  • Office Coordinator: organising events, meetings, and business logistics
  • Customer Service Administrator: managing queries and administrative processes
  • Data Entry Clerk: processing and maintaining business information accurately
  • Receptionist: front-of-house admin in a range of business settings

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Business: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into business or move toward higher education.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business Administration: builds on your Level 2 skills for more senior admin roles.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business: a Level 4 qualification for those aiming toward management or degree-level study.
  • Apprenticeship in Business Administration at Level 3: combines work and study once you're in employment.

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