Business Introduction - Level 1 Certificate

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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. You will complete an initial assessment upon enrolment.

You will be assessed using a variety of styles to help you develop a broad range of transferable skills.

You could be given opportunities to:

• Carry out practical tasks
• Present the information that they have gathered
• Keep working logbooks, records and reflective journals
• Practice English and mathematical skills
• Take part in oral or written presentations
• Take part in role play, interviews and other activities

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

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.

Designed for learners 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.

You will be assessed using a variety of styles to help you develop a broad range of transferable skills.

You could be given opportunities to:

• Carry out practical tasks
• Present the information that they have gathered
• Keep working logbooks, records and reflective journals
• Practice English and mathematical skills
• Take part in oral or written presentations
• Take part in role play, interviews and other activities

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

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.

Designed for learners 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.

You will be assessed using a variety of styles to help you develop a broad range of transferable skills.

You could be given opportunities to:

• Carry out practical tasks
• Present the information that they have gathered
• Keep working logbooks, records and reflective journals
• Practice English and mathematical skills
• Take part in oral or written presentations
• Take part in role play, interviews and other activities

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

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.