Free Level 2 Business Admin Course. Study online. You work through the course at your own pace, so it fits around your existing commitments. You'll need a laptop and must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year. The course covers the principles behind working in business administration, from communication and record-keeping to supporting business operations. It typically takes 24 weeks to complete.
Who this course is for
Study this course FREE, with no course fees! This is a fully online, self-directed, independent study course with assessor support and guidance. Students must have use of a laptop to complete this course and must be aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year (31 August). This 24-week course has a flexible start date and will run until 31 July 2024. The Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration gives you the knowledge to work in a range of different environments in a business admin role. Whether you would like to brush up on your skills or pick up some new ones, this course will give you the knowledge you need to provide high-quality support to the business you work for. Eligibility Criteria – this course is FREE if you: are aged 19+, live in England, not within a non-funded postcode region, have been in the EU for three years for purposes other than study (and able to provide documentation), are not currently enrolled on an apprenticeship, have not completed any part of the course before, . Please note: If aged 19-23 you must have a Level 2 qualification. Sign up today and you’ll be registered on the next weekly intake.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll understand how businesses communicate professionally, both in writing and verbally.
You'll learn how to manage and store business information and records correctly.
You'll explore how to support day-to-day business operations and administrative tasks.
You'll understand the principles of customer service in a business environment.
You'll learn about health, safety, and security responsibilities in the workplace.
You'll develop knowledge of how to manage your own performance and development at work.
How you will learn
This is a fully online, self-directed course. You study independently at your own pace with support and guidance from an assessor throughout. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You'll need a laptop to access and submit your work.
What you will need to bring
You'll need your own laptop to complete this course. Activate Learning at City of Oxford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business Administrator: general admin support across most sectors.
Office Administrator: day-to-day running of an office environment.
Receptionist: front-of-house admin and customer-facing duties.
Administrative Assistant: supporting teams with records, scheduling, and correspondence.
Data Entry Clerk: inputting and managing business information accurately.
Personal Assistant: supporting managers with admin and communications.
Customer Service Administrator: handling queries and maintaining customer records.
What you could study next
Level 3 Business Administration Qualification: deepens your knowledge and moves you toward supervisory or management roles.
Level 2 or 3 Customer Service Qualification: useful if you want to specialise in customer-facing admin work.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: a natural next step if the financial side of business interests you.
Level 3 Team Leader or Supervisor Qualification: relevant once you have some workplace experience and want to move into a management role.
