Business (Level 2 BTEC First Certificate) — Full-time
Course outline
This course is perfect if you’re looking for a career in the world of business and want an overview of some of the vast options available. It will equip you with work-related, practical skills to get your foot on the ladder.
You’ll learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.
You’ll cover:
- Enterprise in the business world
- Finance for business
- Small business planning
- Promoting a brand
- Principles of marketing
- Introducing project management
You will also study English and maths.
You can expect to develop employability and enterprise skills from experienced, friendly tutors with a wealth of industry experience. You will also gain a broad range of skills needed for the business world. You will do scenario-based external assessments and assignments which include presentations, reports and poster presentations and role play.
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Location:
111 Canal Street
Nottingham NG1 7HB |
Date:Start: Monday 1st September 2025 |
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Course code: C045500 / Q045501 |
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| Qualification | Pearson Level 2 First Certificate in Business |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Level | Level 2 |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 (A*–D), including English Language and Maths – one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9–4 (A*–C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above. |
| Teaching & assessment | You will do scenario-based external assessments and assignments which include presentations, reports and poster presentations and role play. |
| Progression | Choose to follow with BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business and a career in the varied business world. |
| Additional information | Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more! If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information. |