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Free Level 3 Business Admin Course in Northampton – TESS Group

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Business Administration Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you work, applying your learning directly to your job role. The course takes 18 months and covers the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively in a business environment. Training is tailored to the needs of your workplace. You'll need four GCSEs at grade A to C or equivalent, including English, maths, and ICT, or AS level passes to grade E.

Who this course is for

Our courses in business administration gives learners the opportunity to access professional training in the workplace. Our courses are delivered by experienced occupational experts who are able to tailor the training to meet the dynamic needs of a business environment. We also work closely with local and regional businesses to arrange experience opportunities for our learners.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade A*-C or equivalent including English, maths and ICT or up to grade E at AS level

What you will learn

  • You'll manage business documents, records and information systems.
  • You'll support the planning and delivery of projects within a business setting.
  • You'll communicate professionally across teams, departments and with external contacts.
  • You'll understand how organisations are structured and how different functions work together.
  • You'll handle administrative processes including scheduling, correspondence and data handling.
  • You'll apply problem-solving and decision-making skills in a real work context.

How you will learn

Training is delivered in your workplace by occupational experts who tailor the programme to your employer's business environment. Assessment is work-based: you build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day role, demonstrating the skills and knowledge required by the qualification. You may also complete written assignments or professional discussions as part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TESS Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business Administrator: coordinating admin across teams and departments.
  • Office Manager: overseeing day-to-day business operations.
  • PA or Executive Assistant: supporting senior managers and directors.
  • Operations Coordinator: managing processes and workflows within a business.
  • Project Support Officer: assisting with planning and delivery of projects.
  • Team Leader (Admin): supervising administrative staff and functions.

What you could study next

A level 3 business administration qualification opens the door to further study in management and leadership. You could move on to a Level 5 Diploma in Management or Leadership, a CIPD qualification if you're working in HR, or an AAT qualification if your role has a finance focus. Some learners use this as a foundation toward a business-related degree or Higher National Certificate.

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