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Free Level 2 Business Skills Course in Wigan

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Wigan. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College, full-time during the day over 35 weeks.

The course covers how modern businesses operate, including communication, problem-solving, and working effectively with others. You'll build an understanding of business culture and the responsibilities that come with working in a professional environment. Topics also include how to contribute to a team and how organisations are structured.

You'll need at least five GCSE subjects graded 3 or above, including maths or English, to enrol. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business.

Who this course is for

Budding entrepreneurs and those with a flair for business will gain a deeper understanding of the modern corporate world from this qualification. It is ideal for you to develop an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment, and gives you an understanding of business culture and responsibilities. This qualification also allows you to develop the skills required to solve problems, communicate and work effectively with others, and gives you the opportunity to learn how to manage and improve your own performance in a business environment.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 or equivalent including maths or English.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll develop communication skills for a professional workplace.
  • You'll learn how to solve problems and make decisions in a business setting.
  • You'll explore business culture and the responsibilities of working in an organisation.
  • You'll practise working effectively as part of a team.
  • You'll build skills in planning and organising your own workload.
  • You'll gain an understanding of customer service principles in a business context.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Wigan and Leigh College, with full-time daytime sessions across the week. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There is no formal written exam. Your work is assessed against the NCFE qualification standards throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business Administrator, handles day-to-day admin and coordination for an employer.
  • Admin Assistant, supports office operations and keeps records up to date.
  • Customer Service Assistant, deals with customer queries and orders.
  • Receptionist, manages front-of-house duties and communications.
  • Office Junior, provides general support across a business team.
  • Data Entry Clerk, inputs and maintains accurate records for an organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Business Administration qualification, a natural next step if you want to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, suits those considering university or a management career.
  • Business Administration Apprenticeship, lets you earn while you build on the skills from this Diploma in a real workplace.
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