Level 2 Business Admin Course Online – Nottingham College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Business Admin Course. Study online. You can start at any time and work through the course at your own pace, making it easy to fit around work or other commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll build knowledge of administrative tasks, business communication, document production, and information management. The course covers a range of industries and job roles, so the skills you gain are broadly applicable. No formal entry requirements, but you must be 19 or over. You'll have an initial assessment before you start.

Who this course is for

This qualification will give you the underpinning knowledge that is required to ensure you can successfully work in a range of different environments in a business administration role.

You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out administrative tasks such as how to manage information and supporting events. You will also learn how to apply your knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to manage administrative support tasks, including organising meetings, travel, and accommodation.
  • You'll understand how to prepare and distribute business documents.
  • You'll learn how information is managed and stored within business organisations.
  • You'll develop knowledge of written and verbal business communication, including appropriate tone and body language.
  • You'll understand how different types of organisations are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll learn how to deliver good customer service and recognise the impact of poor service.

How you will learn

You study online and can start at any time. The course is unit-based, covering administrative services, document production, business communication, and employer organisations. Assessment is knowledge-based, testing your understanding of each unit's content. Nottingham College will confirm the specific assessment format before you begin.

What you will need to bring

Nottingham College will confirm anything 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 documents and scheduling
  • Data entry clerk: managing and inputting business information
  • Personal assistant: providing direct support to a manager or director

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Business Administration Qualification: deepens your knowledge and is suited to supervisory or more senior admin roles.
  • Level 3 Team Leader or Supervisor Qualification: a natural step if you move into managing a small team.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: if you want to move into finance or accounts work within a business setting.

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