Business - Level 1 Introductory Certificate

Designed for you who may be ready to progress quickly to further study, the Certificate offers a basic introduction to the business sector, it could form part of a study programme that includes other appropriate subjects such as GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths.

You will study a range of units from the below:

• Being Organised
• Developing a Personal Progression Plan
• Finding Out About Businesses in Your Area
• Organising a Meeting
• Branding a Product
• Creating a Visual Display
• Presenting a Business Idea
• Contribute to Running an Event
• Recording Income and Expenditure
• Communicating with Customers
• Developing Routine Office Administration Skills

There are no formal entry requirements to join this course. Learners will complete an initial assessment upon enrolment.

Learners are assessed using a variety of styles to help them develop a broad range of transferable skills. Learners could be given opportunities to:
• carry out practical tasks
• present information that they have gathered
• keep working logbooks, records and reflective journals
• practise English and mathematical skills
• take part in oral or written presentations
• take part in role play, interviews and other activities.

These qualifications prepare learners for further learning at a higher level in business. The development of transferable skills means that learners can also choose a study programme from alternative sectors. For example, these qualifications in business could lead to Pearson BTEC Level 2 qualifications in this sector, or to the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Apprenticeship in Retail, or to Level 2 qualifications in other sectors