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Free Level 2 Business Skills Course in Newport

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Skills for Business Course in Newport. Classes run at Isle of Wight College, full-time during the day.

The course covers business and administration skills across a wide range of sectors, from the NHS and education to charities and private companies. Over 36 weeks, you'll build practical knowledge of how organisations work, covering areas such as communication, administration processes, and workplace skills. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business.

Who this course is for

This course provides valuable opportunities for individuals to develop skills and gain underpinning knowledge and understanding in business and administration, which will support entry into the business and administration workplace. It is suitable for working across a wide variety of sectors including NHS trusts, educational institutions, government departments, charities and the private sector.

Entry requirements

The Isle of Wight College has standard entry requirements for full-time college courses, depending on the level of the course to be studied.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills used in professional workplaces.
  • You'll learn how business and administration processes work.
  • You'll understand how to support teams and manage tasks efficiently.
  • You'll explore how different sectors, including public, private, and charity, operate.
  • You'll build skills in organising information and handling workplace documents.
  • You'll gain knowledge of customer service within a business setting.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Isle of Wight College. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, practical tasks, and assignments. Assessment is based on coursework and portfolio evidence that you build up over the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Isle of Wight College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business Administrator, handles day-to-day admin for an organisation.
  • Admin Assistant, supports office teams with tasks and correspondence.
  • Customer Service Assistant, deals with queries and supports customers directly.
  • Office Junior, provides general support across a busy workplace.
  • Data Entry Clerk, inputs and manages records and information.
  • Receptionist, manages front-of-house duties and communications.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Business Administration Qualification, a natural next step if you want to take on more responsibility or supervisory work.
  • Level 3 Customer Service Qualification, useful if you want to specialise in customer-facing roles.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, worth completing alongside or after this course if you need to strengthen those areas for employment.
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