BTEC Certificate in Business – Level 2 (January)
Course Overview
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the fast-paced world of business. The Level 2 Certificate in Business is designed to give you a broad understanding of how organisations operate, while helping you build practical skills that are highly valued by employers.
Throughout the course, you will explore key areas of business including marketing, customer service, finance, enterprise, digital communication and teamwork. You’ll learn how businesses attract customers, manage money, promote their products and services, and respond to changes in the marketplace.
Through a combination of classroom learning, practical projects and real-world business scenarios, you’ll develop essential transferable skills such as problem-solving, communication, organisation and professional working practices.
This course is ideal for students who are interested in a career in areas such as business administration, marketing, retail, customer service, human resources or entrepreneurship. It also provides a strong foundation for progression onto a Level 3 Business qualification, T Level or apprenticeship.
This course runs from January – June.
There are no formal entry requirements to study the course but we expect all students to have a keen interest in learning all aspects of the business programme.
- Enterprise and the Business World
- Finance in Business
- Principles of Marketing
- Promoting a Brand
- Principles of Customer Service
- Sales and Personal selling
- Introducing a Retail Business
- Visual Merchandising
- Business Online
- Work Experience
For the work experience unit you will gain employability skills before taking on a week of experience, on placement, in a sector you are interested in.
Assessment is through practical tasks, group work, individual assignments and an exam in finance and an exam in marketing.
You could progress onto further study on a level 3 qualification or an apprenticeship in business-related subjects, alternatively, you could enter full-time employment in the business sector.
In the coming months before commencing your studies please contact the Programme Leaders (or this can be programme support teams etc) if we can offer any further guidance before joining us:
- Programme leader contacts: Dawn McLean
- Programme leader details contact email: Dawn.McLean@Tynecoast.ac.uk
For students aged 16-18 who have not yet achieved a grade 4 in Maths or English, these subjects will be included in your timetable along with your main course. Improving your skills in Maths and English is essential, as these qualifications open doors to further study and career opportunities.
Our teaching team will work with you to help you achieve the grades you need, building confidence in these key areas to support your future success.
All 16-18 students must study maths and/or English as part of their main study programme, there is no option to study maths and/or English on its own.
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