Principles of Business Administration

This course is currently being offered free of charge. If, however, the learner withdraws early without completing the course, a charge may be incurred to cover the cost of the course materials.

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge that is required to work in a range of environments in a business administration role, covering a range of essential skills for the workplace, which will be useful to learners throughout their careers.

Learners will know how to carry out administrative tasks such as managing information and supporting events and will be able to apply their knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.

It will help employers to develop a proficient workforce.

This qualification is suitable for use within a Study Programme.

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Business Administration are required to successfully complete 5 Mandatory Units and 2 Optional Units:

• Unit 01 Principles of providing administrative services
• Unit 02 Principles of business document production and information management
• Unit 03 Understand communication in a business environment
• Unit 04 Understand employer organisations
• Unit 05 Understand how to develop working relationships with colleagues
• Unit 06 Understand how to carry out Business Administration tasks
• Unit 09 Understand how to store, retrieve and archive information

To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Business Administration, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the units as detailed in the qualification specification.

You are required to successfully complete seven mandatory units.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to other relevant Level 3 courses.

The objective of this qualification is to help learners to progress within employment in a variety of sectors, and in a number of job roles where an understanding of business administration is required.

It is recommended that learners currently work or have previously worked in a relevant role. Such experience provides the necessary background, knowledge, and expertise to effectively undertake this course. Some questions will require learners to reflect on and draw from their prior experiences in various situations and scenarios.

Additionally, it is advisable for learners to have access to the support of a suitable mentor.

You will study this course online via the e-assessor learning portal.  Our support staff and assessors are on hand to guide and help you throughout your qualification.

All materials comprise of a set of high-quality activity workbooks. These materials have been officially endorsed by the relevant awarding organisation as meeting the requirements of the qualifications. Learners will be provided with all the necessary workbooks to complete the programme and will have the opportunity to work through a series of reflective tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and test their knowledge. 

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