Level 2 Business Admin Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Business Administration Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or equivalent, including English, or a Level 1 qualification including English. Over one year, you'll build knowledge of administrative functions and business operations across different sectors. The course includes visits to local employers and sessions with business speakers.

Who this course is for

Are you a recent school leaver who is looking to work within an administrative environment? This Level 2 course will provide you with both skills and knowledge and a highly recognised and valued industry related qualification. You'll gain insights into business operations across various sectors and develop knowledge of administrative functions. Additionally, you'll participate in visits to employers, and benefit from speakers from diverse local businesses. Practical experiences are integrated, allowing you to apply administrative skills through activities like organising charity events, work and shadowing college staff.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or equivalent, including English, or a Level 1 qualification, including English

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of business operations across a range of sectors.
  • You'll learn how administrative functions support organisations day to day.
  • You'll gain practical experience through employer visits and business speaker sessions.
  • You'll build skills in organising, communicating, and supporting business processes.
  • You'll understand how to work effectively within an administrative environment.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time, five days a week during the day. Learning is a mix of taught sessions, practical tasks, and employer engagement activities. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence that you build up throughout the year. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: general office and admin support roles
  • Administrative assistant: handling correspondence, scheduling, and records
  • Office coordinator: organising day-to-day office operations
  • Receptionist: front-of-house admin in a range of organisations
  • Data entry clerk: maintaining accurate records and databases
  • Team secretary: supporting managers and teams with admin tasks

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Business Administration Diploma (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step for those wanting to move into senior admin or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification: if you want to move into finance and accounts within a business setting.
  • Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice: a route into HR administration and people management roles.

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