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Level 2 Business Admin Course Online – South Bank Colleges

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Business Admin Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. To enrol, you'll normally need four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, a Level 1 vocational qualification, or a Level 1 English qualification. If you don't have these, an initial assessment can confirm whether the course is right for you. The course typically takes one week. It covers the core knowledge and skills needed for administrative roles.

Who this course is for

Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (NCFE). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is X1BAA-L2CE-O-A1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College in the near future :)

Entry requirements

Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (NCFE). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is X1BAA-L2CE-O-A1/1. We hope to se...

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of business communication in an administrative context.
  • You'll learn how to manage information and produce documents to a professional standard.
  • You'll explore how organisations are structured and how different departments work together.
  • You'll understand the importance of health, safety, and security in a business environment.
  • You'll learn how to handle data and maintain records accurately.
  • You'll develop knowledge of customer service principles as they apply to administrative roles.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that you complete and submit online. There are no exams. Your work is assessed against the requirements of the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (VRQ).

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Bank Colleges 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.
  • Administrative Assistant: supporting teams with correspondence and records.
  • Receptionist: first point of contact, scheduling, and admin duties.
  • Data Entry Clerk: maintaining accurate records and databases.
  • Personal Assistant: supporting managers with admin and coordination tasks.

What you could study next

A free business admin course at Level 2 is a solid foundation for further study. You could move on to a Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, which goes deeper into management and operational skills. From there, a Level 4 qualification in Business Management or a CIPD qualification opens routes into HR and people management. Some learners also use this Certificate as a stepping stone toward apprenticeships in business administration.

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