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Free Level 2 Business Skills Course in St Albans

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Skills for Business Course in St Albans. Classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks and covers the fundamentals of business. You'll study topics including customer service, finance, retail, and management. Learning happens through projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations. You'll need three GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, or a BTEC Level 1 qualification, to join.

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

Who this course is for

This one year course is designed for ages 16-19 and is an excellent starting point if you wish to pursue a career in business, retail, management, finance, or accounting. It is a practical, work-related course and you will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

You will learn and practice professionalism, gain confidence and a clear understanding of the fundamentals of business, enabling you to progress your career in this sector.

The course is ideal if you wish to develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the business sector. The content has been designed to give you opportunities to develop your transferable skills and it provides a platform for success within the business sector or elsewhere.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above (one should be English or Maths at Grade 4 or above), or a BTEC Level 1 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop an understanding of how businesses operate across different sectors.
  • You'll practise customer service skills used in real workplace settings.
  • You'll explore the basics of finance and accounting in a business context.
  • You'll study retail and management principles.
  • You'll build professional skills through project-based and assignment work.
  • You'll learn how to respond to realistic business tasks and demands.

How you will learn

You'll learn through projects and assignments based on workplace situations. There are no formal exams. Instead, you'll build a portfolio of work completed in the classroom. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, so your progress is tracked as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College St Albans 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 or team.
  • Admin Assistant, handles correspondence, filing, and scheduling for a business.
  • Customer Service Assistant, helps customers in person, by phone, or online.
  • Receptionist, manages front-of-house duties for a business or organisation.
  • Retail Supervisor, oversees a team and daily operations in a retail setting.
  • Finance Administrator, processes invoices and supports a finance team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Business Administration qualification, a natural next step if you want to move into more senior admin or management roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, suitable if the finance units sparked an interest in accountancy.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, a recognised route into bookkeeping and finance careers.
  • Level 3 Customer Service qualification, for those looking to specialise in customer-facing roles.
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