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.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions for at least 12 months.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for 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