Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business Administration Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you're already working in a business administration or cross-sector role. The qualification combines practical competency with technical knowledge, covering the skills and understanding needed to carry out and manage administrative operations effectively. As well as guided learning, you'll do some independent study, including preparatory reading and research. The course takes 12 months.
Who this course is for
A work-based qualification that combines competency and technical knowledge to provide the practical competencies, technical skills and sector-related knowledge needed to be able to carry out a job effectively. As well as guided learning, there may be other required learning, this could include private study, preparation for assessment and undertaking assessment when not under supervision, such as preparatory reading, revision and independent research.
Entry requirements
Candidates will already be working within the business administration sector, or they may be already be employed in a cross-sector role or function that involves responsibility for carrying out and managing business administrative operations and functions, or they may be already employed in a cross-sector role or function that involves responsibility for carrying out and managing business administrative operations and functions.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical competencies in managing business administrative operations and functions.
You'll build technical knowledge of business administration processes and procedures.
You'll learn how to organise and manage information effectively within an organisation.
You'll understand how to support and coordinate business activities across departments or functions.
You'll develop skills in communication, record-keeping, and administrative decision-making.
You'll gain sector-related knowledge applicable to cross-sector administrative roles.
How you will learn
Learning is work-based. You build evidence of competency through your day-to-day role, combining guided learning with independent study. Independent study includes preparatory reading, revision, and research carried out outside supervised sessions. Assessment covers both practical competency and technical knowledge, drawing on what you do in your actual job.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Train Together will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business Administrator: managing operations and admin functions across a business.
Office Manager: overseeing day-to-day administrative and operational activities.
Operations Coordinator: supporting cross-departmental processes and workflows.
Executive Assistant: providing high-level administrative support to senior staff.
Team Administrator: coordinating admin tasks within a specific team or department.
Project Support Officer: assisting with planning, documentation, and project coordination.
What you could study next
Level 4 HNC in Business: a higher-level qualification for those moving into management or supervisory roles.
Level 5 HND in Business: a further step toward degree-level study or senior management positions.
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership: suited to those taking on team leadership or operational management responsibilities.
A degree-level Business Administration programme at university, for which this Level 3 Diploma can support entry.
