Free Level 2 NVQ Business and Administration Course Online

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 NVQ Business and Administration Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your other commitments. This free NVQ Business and Administration course is open to adults aged 19 or over and typically takes 12 weeks to complete. You'll develop practical skills in office administration, communication, IT, and customer service. The course requires Level 1 English (Functional Skills, GCSE, ESOL, or equivalent) and basic IT skills.

Who this course is for

Adults 19+

Entry requirements

  • English: Level 1 (Functional Skills, GCSE, ESOL or equivalent)
  • IT: Basic Skills
  • Please bring your prior qualification certificates with you to your first Assessment meeting.
  • If you don't have your certificates, we'll ask you to complete a short English and IT assessment so that we can make sure you're ready for this course. Find out more about the application process at elatt.org.uk/about/our-training

What you will learn

  • You'll develop office administration skills used in everyday business environments.
  • You'll practise written and verbal communication for professional settings.
  • You'll handle business documents, records, and correspondence.
  • You'll apply IT skills to common workplace tasks.
  • You'll understand how to deliver good customer service.
  • You'll build time management and organisational skills.
  • You'll learn how businesses are structured and how administration supports them.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is competence-based, as expected for an NVQ qualification. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your skills and knowledge across the units. Before you start, you'll attend an initial assessment meeting. If you don't have prior qualification certificates, you'll complete a short English and IT assessment so the centre can confirm you're ready for the course.

What you will need to bring

Bring your prior qualification certificates to your first assessment meeting. If you don't have them, you'll be asked to complete a short English and IT assessment instead. Elatt will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator, supporting day-to-day office operations
  • Receptionist, managing calls, visitors, and bookings
  • Data entry clerk, maintaining accurate business records
  • Customer service advisor, handling queries and complaints
  • Office coordinator, organising schedules and communications
  • Personal assistant, supporting managers with admin tasks
  • Business support officer, working across teams in larger organisations

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration: the next step for those moving into senior admin or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Management or Team Leading: useful if you want to move into a team leader or office manager role.
  • Level 2 or 3 IT qualifications: strengthen your digital skills alongside your business admin knowledge.