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Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Contact the campus for details.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Certificate in Business covers business theory and practical skills. Units include business finance, customer service, marketing, and office administration. The course takes one year to complete. You'll need at least four GCSEs at Grade 3, including English, or a Level 1 Functional Skills English qualification to enrol.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Are you a school leaver looking to take your initial steps into the business industry? This course is in preparation for a Level 3 Business programme such a a T Level or a BTEC National Diploma in Business.This Level 2 course blends business theory with practical application, covering a mix of mandatory and optional units. Geared towards providing education and vocational skills, for students aspiring to pursue careers in office administration, financial services, customer service, sales and retailing, as well as distribution and manufacturing. The course places emphasis on key business-related skills, including communication and numeracy.

Entry requirements

One-year programme: Minimum 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 including English or Level 1 Functional Skills English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study business finance and basic accounting principles.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used in professional settings.
  • You'll learn about marketing and how businesses promote their products.
  • You'll practise communication skills for office and administrative roles.
  • You'll examine sales and retail operations in a business context.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Longbridge Campus. The course uses a mix of assignments, projects, and coursework rather than traditional exams. Units are assessed through practical tasks and written work. Some units are mandatory and others are optional, giving you some choice in what you study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an office.
  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers directly.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver promotional campaigns.
  • Sales assistant, works in retail or business-to-business sales environments.
  • Accounts administrator, processes invoices and supports a finance team.
  • Office administrator, manages records, correspondence, and scheduling.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, the natural next step and a route into higher education or management roles.
  • T Level in Business and Administration, a technical qualification combining study with an industry placement.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, earn while you learn in a real workplace.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, if you want to focus on a career in finance or bookkeeping.
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