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Free Level 2 Business Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside One

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC First Extended Certificate in Business in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, full-time during the day.

You'll explore marketing, finance, customer service, and business planning through practical projects. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, to join.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Dreaming of Running a Business? Start Here!

BTEC First in Business isn't just another college subject: it's your launchpad into the real world of money, marketing, and making smart moves.

Whether you want to start your own brand, manage a company, or just understand how the business world really works, this course gives you the inside scoop. You'll learn how businesses are built, how they grow, and what makes them successful, all through real-life projects, not just textbooks.

You'll develop boss-level skills like:

  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Solving business problems
  • Creating marketing plans
  • Managing money and making decisions

It's all about learning by doing, like running your own mini business! And the best part? This course can take you straight to a Level 3 qualification, an Apprenticeship, or even your first job in business.

This is where your business journey begins. Ready to hustle?

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are set up and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing, including how businesses promote products and services.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage money and control costs.
  • You'll understand customer service and how businesses build relationships.
  • You'll develop business planning skills through real projects.
  • You'll look at how organisations are structured and how teams work together.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical assignments. Assessment is mainly coursework-based, with projects and tasks that reflect real business situations. There are no formal written exams for most units. You'll build a portfolio of work over the year that demonstrates what you've learned.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside One 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 helps customers in person or by phone.
  • Admin assistant, manages records, correspondence, and scheduling for a team.
  • Retail assistant, works on the shop floor helping customers and processing sales.
  • Sales support assistant, helps a sales team with quotes, orders, and customer contact.
  • Office junior, carries out general admin tasks across a business.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Business, the natural next step for a deeper business qualification and entry to university.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, combines work and study for those ready to earn while they learn.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths or English, useful if you want to strengthen those subjects alongside or after this course.
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