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Level 2 Business Skills Course in Eastbourne

Cost�2000.00 There will be additional fees for any educational trips planned to support course work.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Skills for Business Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers a broad range of business topics over one year. You'll study business ownership, market research, marketing and promotion, finance, cash flow, and legal requirements. You'll also work through creating a business plan and explore how businesses start up and grow. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence built across each unit.

To join, you'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or maths at grade 3. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business.

Who this course is for

Our Level 2 Business course provides you with a brilliant introduction to the world of business. You will explore business start-ups and learn more about business models during each stage of the process. You will also gain knowledge of business ownership, marketing, promotion, finance, business resources and legal requirements.

Entry requirements

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore different business models and how businesses start up.
  • You'll research business ideas and evaluate their potential.
  • You'll study business ownership structures and their legal requirements.
  • You'll learn how to plan and carry out market research.
  • You'll develop skills in marketing and promotion.
  • You'll work with financial documents, including cash flow forecasts.
  • You'll create a full business plan as part of your studies.
  • You'll practise communicating and working effectively in a business setting.

How you will learn

You'll build a portfolio of evidence across each unit. Evidence can include assignments, reports, presentations, marketing materials, financial documents, and records of oral and written questioning. Each unit builds on the one before it, so your knowledge develops progressively through the year. Classes are classroom based, full-time during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Eastbourne 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.
  • Admin assistant, handles correspondence, filing, and scheduling.
  • Customer service assistant, deals with customer queries and orders.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver promotional campaigns.
  • Office coordinator, organises resources and supports team operations.
  • Sales support assistant, provides administrative help to a sales team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Business Diploma or BTEC, a natural next step for those wanting to deepen their business knowledge.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, combines work and study toward a recognised qualification.
  • Level 3 Marketing qualification, for those drawn to the marketing and promotion units on this course.
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