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Free Level 2 Business Skills Course in Maidstone

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Maidstone. Classes run full-time at MidKent College Maidstone Campus, five days a week during the day.

The course covers the essential skills needed to work in a business environment. You'll develop communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. You'll also learn how to manage your own performance and understand business culture and responsibilities. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is ideal for learners who want to develop an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment, and gives them an understanding of business culture and responsibilities. This qualification also allows learners to develop the skills required to solve problems, communicate and work effectively with others, and gives them the opportunity to learn how to manage and improve their own performance in a business environment.

Units Business Culture and Responsibilities Produce Documents in a Business Environment Work With Others in a Business Environment Communicate in a Business Environment Contribute to Running a Project Innovation in a Business Environment

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including English or maths at grade D/3 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for a professional business setting.
  • You'll learn how to work effectively with colleagues and teams.
  • You'll practise problem-solving in a business context.
  • You'll understand business culture and workplace responsibilities.
  • You'll learn how to manage and improve your own performance at work.
  • You'll build skills in organising tasks and managing your workload.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at MidKent College Maidstone Campus. The course uses a mix of taught lessons, group work, and practical activities. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MidKent College Maidstone Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business Administrator, handles day-to-day operations and office tasks.
  • Admin Assistant, supports teams with scheduling, filing, and correspondence.
  • Customer Service Assistant, deals with customer queries and complaints.
  • Receptionist, manages front-of-house duties for a business.
  • Data Entry Clerk, inputs and maintains records across business systems.
  • Office Junior, provides general support across a business or department.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Business Administration qualification, for learners who want to move into more senior admin or management roles.
  • Level 3 Customer Service qualification, a natural step if you enjoy working directly with customers.
  • T Level in Management and Administration, a two-year course combining study with industry placement for those aiming at higher-level business careers.
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