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Free Level 2 Business Course in Sheffield

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, full-time during the day.

The course covers the essentials of running and working in a business. You'll study topics such as business finance, marketing, customer service, and enterprise. It takes around one year to complete. A free business course like this can open doors to roles in administration, retail, and customer service.

You'll finish with a 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 businesses are set up and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing and how businesses attract and keep customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and managing money.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used across many industries.
  • You'll look at enterprise and what it takes to start a business.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork in a business context.

How you will learn

This BTEC is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units in the classroom, building a portfolio of work over the year. Some units may involve group projects or presentations. Assessment is ongoing, so your work is reviewed throughout the course rather than in one final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, handles day-to-day admin tasks for an organisation.
  • Customer service assistant, supports customers in person, by phone, or online.
  • Admin assistant, provides office support across a range of industries.
  • Retail assistant, works on the shop floor helping customers and managing stock.
  • Sales support assistant, helps a sales team with quotes, orders, and records.
  • Receptionist, manages front-of-house duties and coordinates appointments.

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 and study for those ready to earn while they learn.
  • A Levels in Business Studies or Economics, for those considering a university route.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification, for those drawn toward finance and bookkeeping.
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