Free Level 2 Business Course in Stratford-upon-Avon. Classes run at Stratford-upon-Avon College, full-time during the day. You'll study for one year, covering topics including digital skills, financial forecasting, marketing, and starting a small business. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths, to get a place. An initial interview with course tutors is part of the admissions process. This free business course gives you a solid grounding in how businesses operate, and prepares you to move into work or progress to a Level 3 business qualification.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 business extended certificate in an introduction to business and is a course for those who want to gain base business knowledge & skills. On completion of the course, you can choose to progress onto the level 3 foundation diploma in business, other level 3 qualifications or go onto apprenticeships
Entry requirements
Four GCSE's at grade D/3 or above including English or Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses use digital skills in a work environment.
You'll study financial forecasting and how businesses plan for the future.
You'll learn the principles of marketing and how businesses reach customers.
You'll examine what it takes to start and run a small business.
You'll develop your Maths, English, and IT skills alongside your business studies.
You'll build knowledge of administration and how organisations are structured.
How you will learn
The course is delivered through a mix of lectures, individual projects, workshops, guest speakers, webinars, and trips. Assessment is through practical assignments and coursework completed for each topic you study. Admission is by interview with course tutors, and a taster day in early July gives you a chance to experience the course before you commit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stratford-upon-Avon College will confirm anything else you need before you start. No prior computer experience is required, though familiarity with word processing is helpful.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: supporting day-to-day office and business operations.
Marketing assistant: helping teams promote products and services.
Customer service advisor: handling enquiries and resolving issues for businesses.
Sales assistant: working in retail or business-to-business sales environments.
Accounts assistant: supporting finance teams with basic bookkeeping tasks.
Business support officer: providing operational support across a range of departments.
What you could study next
Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business: the natural next step, deepening your knowledge and opening doors to higher-level study or skilled roles.
Level 3 Business Apprenticeship: combine work and study to gain practical experience alongside a qualification.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business: a broader qualification for those aiming toward university or management-level roles.
