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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration NCFE (601/7071/2) – Online

Despite today’s global economy brings with it a affluence of new markets, decrease profit margins and increasing operating expenses; the need for good business administration has never been greater.

This qualification aims to provide you with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments in a business administration role. You will learn how to carry out administrative tasks such as managing information and supporting events and will be able to apply your knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.

While completing this qualification, you should develop the knowledge, understanding and essential skills employers look for in employees. These range from familiar ‘key skills’ such as team working, independent learning and problem solving, to more tricky-to-measure skills such as:

  • an appreciation for appropriate behaviour and dress
  • appropriate interpersonal skills
  • communicating with professional colleagues/peers and/or hierarchical seniors
  • supporting other aspiring employees
  • personal manners and deportment
  • understanding work practices and how different roles and departments function within an organisation.
What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

To gain your full qualification, you need to complete all 7 units.

  • Principles of Providing Administrative Services (A/507/5881)
  • Principles of Business Document Production and Information Management (R/507/5885)
  • Understand Communication in a Business Environment (M/507/5893)
  • Understand Employer Organisations (A/507/5895)
  • Understand How to Develop Working Relationships with Colleagues (F/507/5896)
  • Understand How to Carry Out Business Administration Tasks (J/507/5897)
  • Understand How to Prepare Text (R/507/5899
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Portfolio of Evidence

This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by NCFE External Quality Assurance Consultants (EQACs).

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Up to £88,639
/year

Job holders in this unit group advise on the formulation and implementation of policy in the public and private sectors, develop and implement substantial business, statistical and administrative systems, and […]

Office Supervisors

Up to £51,995
/year

Office supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of those carrying out general administrative and clerical work and performing specialist administrative and clerical duties in relation to […]

Management Consultants and Business Analysts

Up to £79,564
/year

Management consultants and business analysts advise industrial, commercial and other establishments on a variety of management and business-related matters to assist in the formulation of financial and business policies in […]

Advertising and Marketing Associate Professionals

Up to £57,935
/year

Advertising and marketing associate professionals assist in the development and implementation of projects which aim to elicit the preferences and requirements of consumers, businesses and other specified target groups so […]

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration NCFE (601/7071/2) – Online
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Student Voice

This course has helped me improve my communication and computer skills, make new friends, and feel more confident about finding a job with my qualification. The lecturers are really kind and help with everything.

Progression

Progression

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

  • Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
  • Level 2 Apprenticeship in Business Administration
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration
  • Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Human Resources
  • Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration

 Course Career Prospects

This Level 2 Course in Business Admin will help with both personal development and help you gain a strong understanding of the wide-ranging tasks such as managing information and supporting events and will be able to apply your new knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.

It could also improve your CV for many different job roles, such as:

  • Admin Assistant (14,000 to 28,000)
  • Bilingual Secretary (22,000 to 40,000)
  • Company Secretary (30,000 to 78,000)
  • Data Entry Clerk (15,000 to 25,000)
Costs

Course Fees

UK

Fully Funded.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

21 Weeks

Study Mode

Distance

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