Level 2 Business Admin Course Online – Poole Adult Learning Centre

Cost£165.00
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Business Admin Course. Study online, at your own pace, from home, work, or a library. You'll need a computer or tablet and a reliable internet connection. The course runs over 24 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level roles in business administration and office-based work. Concessions are available on the course fee. You study using an e-learning package and submit assessments electronically, with tutor feedback throughout.

Who this course is for

We have designed this course to support you with working in the administration sector. Successful completion of this course will provide the skills and knowledge required for entry level job roles in business administration and support and other office-based roles.

You will need good IT skills and access to a computer, laptop or tablet with regular and reliable internet connection. This can be at home, at work, or in a library. You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/.

There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable. You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/

English language skills at Level 1 are required. You will be asked to complete an online assessment in English after submitting a course application.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to carry out administrative tasks in a business setting.
  • You'll understand how organisations communicate and manage information.
  • You'll develop knowledge of business document production and record keeping.
  • You'll explore how to support colleagues and manage your own workload.
  • You'll learn about health, safety, and security in the workplace.
  • You'll build understanding of customer service principles in an office environment.

How you will learn

This is a distance learning course. You work through an e-learning package at times that suit you, on a PC, laptop, or tablet with broadband access. Assessments are completed and submitted electronically. A tutor reviews your work, provides written feedback, and suggests further activities to support your progress. You plan your own study schedule around your other commitments.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection. This can be at home, at work, or at a library. Poole Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: general admin support in any office or organisation.
  • Office administrator: day-to-day admin tasks for a team or department.
  • Receptionist: front-of-house admin and customer-facing duties.
  • Administrative assistant: supporting managers with correspondence and records.
  • Data entry clerk: inputting and maintaining business records accurately.
  • Personal assistant: diary management and admin support for a senior colleague.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Business Administration Qualification: deepens your knowledge and opens doors to senior admin and supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Team Leader or Supervisor Apprenticeship: combines on-the-job experience with a recognised qualification for those moving into management.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Management: a next step if you want to move from administration into a team leadership role.

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