Business Administration - Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

Build your confidence, develop essential business skills and take your first step towards a career in administration!

Our Business Administration Skills Experience programme is designed for young people who want to develop the knowledge, practical skills and workplace experience needed to succeed in a business environment.

You'll work towards the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration, learning how businesses operate, communicate effectively, organise information and support day-to-day activities. Alongside your classroom learning, you'll gain valuable work experience with a local employer, helping you build confidence and prepare for the world of work.

With 95% of learners who have achieved our pre-apprenticeship programme progressing into an apprenticeship, employment or further education, our Skills Experience programme could be your first step towards a rewarding career in business administration.

Get your career off to a great start in the world of business!

Every successful business needs people who can keep things organised, communicate effectively and make sure everything runs smoothly. If you're interested in working in an office, supporting a team or developing a career in business, our Skills Experience Business Administration Programme is a great place to start.

As part of the programme, you will complete the Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration, giving you a solid understanding of how businesses operate and the essential skills needed to work in a professional environment.

You'll explore key areas of business administration, including organising meetings, managing information, producing business documents, communicating professionally, delivering excellent customer service and building positive working relationships with colleagues.

Through engaging classroom activities, practical tasks and real-world business scenarios, you'll develop your confidence, organisational abilities, communication skills and understanding of the modern workplace.

You'll also undertake work experience with a local employer during the programme, giving you the opportunity to put your learning into practice, gain valuable workplace experience and discover what it's really like to work in a business environment.

This course is ideal if you're interested in careers in administration, reception, customer service, office support or business operations, or if you want to build a strong foundation for an apprenticeship or further study.

The qualification is delivered through tutor-led learning, classroom activities and assignments, supported by practical activities and work experience opportunities.

Assessment is through an internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio of evidence.

You will complete five mandatory units and two optional units to achieve the qualification.

Entry requirements for this programme are as follows:

You must achieve a minimum of Entry 3 on your initial assessments that you undertake with us as part of the recruitment process.

The Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration provides a foundation for progressing into employment, an apprenticeship or further education.

This qualification would be beneficial to anyone considering roles such as:

• Business Administrator
• Administrative Assistant
• Receptionist
• Customer Service Assistant
• Office Administrator
• Business Support Assistant

On successful completion, you could progress to a Level 2 Administration Assistant Apprenticeship, a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship or further business-related qualifications.

The knowledge, confidence and workplace experience gained during the programme will help prepare you for opportunities across a wide range of industries, as almost every organisation relies on effective business administration.