Business Studies - Level 1 Introductory Certificate
Start Date:
2 September 2026
Centre:
Holloway
Attendance:
Full Time
Time of Day:
Daytime
Duration:
1 Year
Level:
Level 1
Most suitable for:
16 - 18
Course Code:
40947
CAREER PROSPECTS
Information Technology Directors
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
Marketing, Sales, and Advertising Directors
Public Relations and Communications Directors
Human Resource Managers and Directors
Management Consultants and Business Analysts
Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale
Advertising Accounts Managers and Creative Directors
Business and Related Research Professionals
Financial Managers and Directors
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Purchasing Managers and Directors
Public Relations Professionals
Actuaries, Economists and Statisticians
Chartered and Certified Accountants
ABOUT
This course is 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.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
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
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry requirements to join this course. Learners will complete an initial assessment upon enrolment.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
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
FEES
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.
PROGRESSION
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.
WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE
0%
of people went into Education, not Higher Education, after completing the course
CAREER PROSPECTS
Information Technology Directors
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
Marketing, Sales, and Advertising Directors
Public Relations and Communications Directors
Human Resource Managers and Directors
Management Consultants and Business Analysts
Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale
Advertising Accounts Managers and Creative Directors
Business and Related Research Professionals
Financial Managers and Directors
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Purchasing Managers and Directors
Public Relations Professionals
Actuaries, Economists and Statisticians
Chartered and Certified Accountants
