Business and Administration Level 2

Are you looking to gain better knowledge of Business and Administration working practices? Would you like to change careers and move into a Business Administration role? Are you looking to upskill and have a certificate to add to your CV?

This highly popular FREE online Business and Administration qualification examines the day-to-day workings of real-world companies and teaches you the techniques that help them to operate successfully.

• Learn up-to-date working practices applicable to office and administration roles.
• Improve your practical skills and performance in the workplace.
• Develop your knowledge of a range of business and administration practices, including event management and budgeting.
• Develop effective communication techniques to aid interactions with colleagues and customers.

Successful completion of this course leads to a Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration. This is a Government funded nationally-accredited qualification – which means that if you are eligible you can study for free!

Benefits of studying with vision2learn:

• It’s FREE for eligible learners.
• Study 100% online at your own pace, whenever and wherever you like.
• Gain a vocational qualification valued by UK employers.
• One-to-one support from a dedicated tutor throughout your course.
• Free additional online and telephone customer support.

All courses are subject to availability, so apply today to secure your place.

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Unit 1: Principles of personal responsibilities and working in a business environment

Learning topics:

• Employment rights and responsibilities of the employee and the employer
• The purpose of health, safety and security procedures in a business environment
• How to communicate effectively with others
• How to work with and support colleagues
• How to plan own work and be accountable to others
• The purpose of improving own performance in a business environment and how to do so
• Types of problems that may occur in a business environment and how to deal with them.

Unit 2: Principles of providing administrative services

Learning topics:

• How to use different types of office equipment effectively
• How to keep waste to a minimum in a business environment
• How to make arrangements for meetings
• Procedures for organising travel and accommodation arrangements
• Diary management procedures
• The purpose of delivering effective customer service and how to do so
• The purpose of reception services and how to follow reception procedures.

Unit 3: Principles of managing information and producing documents

Learning topics:

• The purpose of information technology in a business environment
• How to manage electronic and paper based information
• The purpose of producing documents that are fit for purpose
• Procedures to be followed when producing documents.

Unit 4: Principles of supporting change in a business environment

Learning topics:

• Reasons for change in a business environment
• Reasons for reviewing working methods, products or services
• Types of support that people may need during change
• Benefits of working with others during change
• The purpose of responding positively to changes in working methods, products or services
• Ways of responding positively to change.

Unit 5: Principles of supporting business events

Learning topics:

• The range of support activities that may be required when organising a business event
• Ways of providing support before, during and after a business event
• The purpose of displaying professional and helpful behaviour when supporting a business event
• Ways of dealing with problems when supporting a business event.

Unit 6: Principles of budgets in a business environment

Learning topics:

• The purpose of budgets for managing financial resources to meet business requirements
• How to develop budgets

How to manage budgets.

People looking for a qualification to help them develop knowledge of a range of business and administration practices, including event management, office management, budgeting.

To be eligible for a free place you must be:

• 19 or over at the start of the current academic year 31st August
• Resident of England only and does not cover Northern Ireland or Wales
• UK or EU resident of three years or longer or outside of the EU be able to provide Visa Evidence

• Your employment status or prior level of qualification may affect your eligibility to study with some colleges.
• You are able to complete the course regardless if you are working or receiving benefits. If you receive benefits, you will be asked to provide evidence in the form a current award letter.

This qualification provides learners with a broad understanding of business practices. Learners will be able to progress to more responsible roles in accounting, marketing, operations, personnel or general administration.