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Free Level 2 Business Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus

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

Free Level 2 Business Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day.

This BTEC covers the core areas of business: how organisations work, marketing, finance, and customer service. You'll explore how businesses make decisions and how teams operate. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different types of businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study how marketing is used to promote products and services.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage their finances and budgets.
  • You'll develop your understanding of customer service and communication.
  • You'll examine how teams and people are managed in a workplace.
  • You'll look at how businesses plan and make decisions.

How you will learn

The BTEC is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external exams. Assignments are set by Pearson Edexcel and completed in class. You'll build a portfolio of work over the year. Some units are assessed by a written exam sat under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough 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 customer queries and complaints.
  • Admin assistant, manages records, emails, and scheduling for a team.
  • Retail assistant, works on the shop floor and supports customers.
  • Receptionist, is the first point of contact for visitors and callers.
  • Sales support assistant, helps a sales team with admin and customer contact.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Business, a natural next step that goes deeper into business strategy and management.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, combines work experience with further study.
  • A Level Business, for those who want to move toward university-level study.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, a full-time route that covers a wider range of business topics.
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