Free Level 2 Business Course in Spalding

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Business Course in Spalding. Classes run at Nacro Education Centre Spalding, daytime with flexible study over one year. You'll cover topics including self-employment, marketing, customer service, operations, and events planning. The course also builds employability skills such as problem solving, team working, and career planning. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, so there are no formal exams.

Who this course is for

Get Set! to start your journey into the world of business with Nacro Education Spalding. If you’re thinking about a career in business, looking for something a bit different from mainstream college, and still want a nationally recognised certificate, our Get Set! for Business is a great place to start. Crafted alongside industry experts, our Business Level 2 course is perfect for anyone interested in working in business, marketing, or HR. Through work experience, practical learning in small, personalised classes and one-to-one support, you will come away with the experience, skills, and knowledge you need to kickstart your career in the business industry. Giving you the transferable skills and knowledge, you need to start your career, progress onto further levels of study, or pursue an apprenticeship. At the end of the course, you’ll have the hands-on experience and confidence you need to take your next step.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore self-employment and what it takes to run a business
  • You'll study marketing and how to promote products and services
  • You'll learn about business operations and how organisations function
  • You'll develop customer service skills for a range of business settings
  • You'll plan and organise events as part of practical learning
  • You'll build employability skills including problem solving, team working, and personal budgeting
  • You'll practise career planning and self-management techniques

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, classroom-based sessions in small groups, with one-to-one support available. Work experience is part of the course. Assessment is by portfolio of evidence, built up as you complete each unit. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Spalding will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, handling day-to-day office tasks
  • Customer service advisor, supporting customers for a business
  • Marketing assistant, helping to promote products and services
  • Sales assistant, working in retail or business-to-business sales
  • Events coordinator, organising and running events
  • HR administrator, supporting people and recruitment processes
  • Office administrator, keeping business operations running smoothly

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Business Administration Diploma, a step up for those wanting to move into supervisory or specialist roles
  • Level 3 Marketing Qualification, for those who enjoyed the marketing units and want to go further
  • Business or Management Apprenticeship, combining paid work with structured training
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, a route toward higher education in business or management