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Level 2 Business Admin Course Online – South Bank Colleges

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 week
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 2 or if you're on certain benefits. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact South Bank Colleges for more info.

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About this course

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

If you are looking to improve your career prospects in any number of business-based environments, or are looking for a qualification that will open the door to further levels of study, then this course is a fantastic starting point. The Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration will provide you with the core knowledge and skills that are essential to working in an administrative role.On this course you will be taught the basics of successful administration; you will learn how to carry out a wide variety of administrative services, how to manage information and produce professional documents, and how to communicate in a business-appropriate way.More than just the technical skills of administration, you will also be taught about the day-to-day operations of business environments and organisations, and how to communicate effectively and professionally.As this is an online course taught over 7-14 weeks, it is ideal for those of you are already working in a business environment and are looking to increase your skills. The flexibility of the course means you can fit your studies around your existing job, whilst achieving agreed deadlines set by you and your tutor.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) at grade D or 3 or above, or Level 1 vocational qualification, or Level 1 qualification in English.Additional Information:If you do not hold a suitable Level 1 qualification, or cannot provide evidence of one, you may still be able to enrol on this course following an initial assessment to test your level of literacy in English.

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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