Business Skills - Level 2 Certificate

This course will give you an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment, and an understanding of business culture and responsibilities. You will develop the skills required to solve problems, communicate and work effectively with others, and be given the opportunity to learn how to manage and improve your own performance in a business environment.

Topics covered can include:

• Business Purposes 
• Business organisations 
• Financial Forecasting for Business 
• People in Organisation

You will need:

• GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 3 or above, or relevant Level 1 qualification with Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Assessment is through coursework, along with periodic tests. Coursework includes research projects, written assignments, presentations, and practical activities.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Adults - Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2

If you will be aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start date of your course, up to Level 2, then your study with us will be free. You must have lived for 3 years within the EU/EEA/UK prior to the start of your course, you must have lived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and you must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to a Level 3 course, an apprenticeship or other employment.

Ruksana Patel

EMBA, MCom, BA(Hons), ATS, PGCE, QTLS

Business skilled, Mentor, Coach, and Academic - a zealous professional; pioneer in life-long learning with a breadth of knowledge, skills, and expertise within a variety of disciplines. As a Lecturer, Ruksana has taught BTEC Business Level 1, Level 2 and BTEC Level 3 Business course. In their role, they have prepared assignments, schemes of work and acted as an internal verifier for all courses that they have delivered. Currently an Advanced Practitioner – with a depth of experience & knowledge, coaching 10 teachers across all sites.

Ruksana is currently pursuing MPhil with University of Sunderland. Their research explores the ‘lived experiences’ of individual female students from a BAME background in FE - illuminating the stories of BAME women marginalised by social injustices, giving a voice to those who were not heard before.

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