Business - Level 2 First Certificate

Are you aged 16-18 and interested in a career in business, retail, management, finance, or accounting? Our one-year course is the perfect starting point for you!

Why Choose This Course?

This practical, work-related course is designed to help you learn by doing. You’ll complete projects and assignments based on real-world workplace situations, activities, and demands.

What You Will Gain

• Professionalism: Learn and practice essential professional skills
• Confidence: Build self-assurance in your abilities and knowledge
• Business Fundamentals: Understand the basics of business to pave your way in this sector

Course Highlights

• Broad Knowledge: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the business world
• Transferable Skills: Gain skills that are valuable not only in business but in many other sectors
• Career Progression: Prepare yourself for further education or a successful career in the business sector

Whether you're aiming to continue your studies or jump straight into a career, this course provides a solid foundation for success. Embrace this opportunity to develop your skills and set yourself up for a bright future in the business world!

The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Certificate: 

You will cover a broad range of business related topics including:

• Enterprise for Business
• Finance for Business
• Principles of Marketing
• Using Business Documentation
• Introducing Retail Business
• Principles of Customer Service
• Recruitment, Selection and Employment - job roles and functional areas of a business

You need:

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 – 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification

The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Certificate: 

All learners will be assessed initially in Maths and English

• has mandatory and optional units
• has two units that are externally assessed: Pearson sets and marks these assessments
• is graded based on Pass, Merit or Distinction

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

16-18 years old, no tuition fees apply.

This qualification provides a fantastic progression pathway into a number of roles within an organisation, which are transferable across all businesses.  

Alternatively, you could progress onto Level 3 qualification in Business or choose to move onto an Apprenticeship.

Funmi is a dedicated and accomplished Business FE Teacher with expertise in the professional world and academia and holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics and an MA in Business Management specialising in Change Management Strategy and Marketing.

Funmi is passionate about nurturing students for life and the professional world as well as bridging the gap between academic theory and practical application of knowledge. They are enthusiastic about fostering an interactive and engaging learning environment for learners to enable them to think critically, problem solve and develop a good sense of self and a strong work ethic.

Ruksana Patel

EMBA, MCom, BA(Hons), ATS, PGCE, QTLS

Business skilled, Mentor, Coach, and Academic - a zealous professional; pioneer in life-long learning with a breadth of knowledge, skills, and expertise within a variety of disciplines. As a Lecturer, Ruksana has taught BTEC Business Level 1, Level 2 and BTEC Level 3 Business course. In their role, they have prepared assignments, schemes of work and acted as an internal verifier for all courses that they have delivered. Currently an Advanced Practitioner – with a depth of experience & knowledge, coaching 10 teachers across all sites.

Ruksana is currently pursuing MPhil with University of Sunderland. Their research explores the ‘lived experiences’ of individual female students from a BAME background in FE - illuminating the stories of BAME women marginalised by social injustices, giving a voice to those who were not heard before.

The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.