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Unlock your potential with our Level 1 Business Course, designed to provide a solid foundation in business principles and a clear pathway to our Level 2 Business Course. This course covers essential business and administration basics, including effective office environment practices and the use of office equipment.

Throughout the course, you'll enhance your employability and independence skills, master time management, and develop strong communication and teamwork abilities. Whether you're looking to start a new career or advance in your current role, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the business world. This course will be delivered 2 days a week.

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  • What you will study

    This course is composed of individually assessed units selected from the list below:

    • Being Organised
    • Developing a Personal Progression Plan
    • Working with others
    • Researching a topic
    • Finding out about businesses in your area
    • Branding a product
    • Presenting a business idea
    • Contribute to running an event
    • Recording income and expenditure
    • Communicating with customers
    • Organising a meeting
    • Creating a visual display
    • Contribute to running an event
    • Developing routine office administration skills
  • Entry Requirements

    You must:

    • Be over 19
    • There are no entry requirements but if you don’t have any qualifications you will be asked to take an English and maths test.
  • Assessment

    Assessment is by course work and assignments, which are both internally and externally assessed.

  • Moving Forward

    You can move on to:

    • Level 2 in Business Management
    • Employment
    • Apprenticeship
  • Duration

    1 year

  • Delivery

    This course will be taught on Monday and Wednesdays at 5.30pm-8.30pm

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