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Free Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Preston

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Preston. Classes run at Cardinal Newman College, full-time during the day.

The course is free for 16 to 19 year olds. You'll study enterprise, finance, marketing, branding, customer service, recruitment, and online business. You'll also complete a one-week work experience placement. The course takes one year and builds a portfolio of 12 units, all internally assessed.

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

Who this course is for

You will get an introduction to all the key areas that make a business tick. This is done in a highly practical way, with trips and visits arranged to make your studies come to life. You will really enjoy this course if you prefer to work at your own pace and set your own targets. You will complete 12 units to for a portfolio of work that is internally assessed. Key areas include marketing, customer care, business organisations, enterprise skills and business finance. When you complete the course you come out with an insight into the world of work and be prepared for further study. After successful completion of this course students can progress onto a Level 3 course offered in the college.

Entry requirements

At least GCSE grade 4 in English Language or Maths plus three other grade 3�s at GCSE

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing and branding principles used by real organisations.
  • You'll learn about business finance and how to manage money in a business context.
  • You'll develop enterprise skills and understand what it takes to start a venture.
  • You'll study customer service and how businesses build relationships with customers.
  • You'll explore recruitment and selection processes used by employers.
  • You'll examine online business and how digital channels are used commercially.
  • You'll complete a work experience placement to apply your learning in a workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and trips and visits to bring the subject to life. The course is portfolio-based: you'll complete 12 units and build a body of work that is internally assessed. There are no formal written exams. You work at your own pace and set your own targets within the structure of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cardinal Newman College 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 organisation.
  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers directly.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales administrator, processes orders and supports a sales team.
  • Office administrator, manages records, correspondence, and scheduling.
  • Retail team leader, oversees a small team in a retail environment.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC in Business, the natural next step for those wanting to go deeper into business studies or progress to university.
  • Level 3 BTEC in ICT, Health and Social Care, or Sport, other pathways available at Cardinal Newman College for learners who want to change direction.
  • Business Apprenticeship, combines paid work with structured training at Level 2 or Level 3.
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