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Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Croydon – John Ruskin College

Cost£1,043.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time over 34 weeks.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Certificate in Business covers the business environment, personal finance, online selling, and marketing principles. You'll also explore how to create and pitch a business plan. All learners aged 16 to 18 years old complete a work experience placement in a retail setting. That hands-on experience helps you connect classroom learning to real workplaces.

You'll finish with a BTEC First Certificate in Business at Level 2.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate and the environment they work in.
  • You'll study personal finance and how to manage debt.
  • You'll learn the principles of online selling and e-commerce.
  • You'll develop critical thinking skills for business contexts.
  • You'll understand legal, regulatory and ethical requirements in sales and marketing.
  • You'll create and present a business plan.
  • You'll build awareness of sales and marketing practices.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at John Ruskin College. Learning is delivered through a mix of taught sessions, group work, and practical tasks. Assessment for this BTEC qualification is through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll also complete a work experience placement in a retail setting as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. John Ruskin College 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.
  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers in person or online.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales assistant, works in retail or business-to-business sales.
  • Administrative assistant, provides clerical and organisational support across many sectors.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Business, the natural next step for this qualification and a route into higher education or management roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, suited to those moving into office-based or supervisory work.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study for those ready to earn while they learn.
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