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Business – Level 2

Start Date : September 2026
Location : Wellington Campus

COURSE FEATURES

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Build foundational knowledge and skills in the business world.

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Learn essential topics like enterprise, marketing, finance, and customer service.

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Mix of and assignments and exams, making it ideal for hands-on learners.

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Prepares you for further study, such as a Level 3 business, or roles in administration, retail, or sales.

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The Pearson BTEC level 2 first extended certificate in business is designed for learners who want to understand how businesses really work. This career focused course builds confidence, develops essential workplace skills, and prepares students for progression to level 3 study or employment across a wide range of industries.

This course brings business to life through practical, real-world learning with a strong business administration focus. Students develop essential workplace skills including communication, customer service, finance, project planning, and professional administration all skills that employers actively look for across every industry. You won’t just learn business theory; you’ll apply your knowledge through hands on assignments that mirror real administrative and office-based work environments. This practical approach helps students build confidence, independence, and professionalism while developing highly transferable skills that can be used in almost any career.

This course builds on foundational knowledge and introduces learners to more in-depth and specialised business concepts.

Students will explore key areas such as finance for business and managing personal finances, helping them understand both organisational and individual money management. The course also develops marketing knowledge through principles of marketing and promoting a brand, alongside creative skills in areas like visual merchandising. Learners will gain insight into enterprise through small business planning and enterprise in the business world, as well as understanding how businesses operate in specific sectors with units such as introducing retail business.

In addition, the course covers important modern business themes including corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability in the business workplace. Practical workplace skills are reinforced through using business documentation, preparing learners for further study or employment in a professional business environment.
This qualification is a powerful stepping stone to your future. Learners who achieve a merit at Level 2 can progress onto level 3 business, opening the door to higher level study and long-term career pathways.

The course also prepares students for a range of entry-level business roles, including:
• Business administration assistant
• Finance assistant
• Human resources assistant
• Marketing assistant
• Customer services advisor
4 GCSE’s at grade 3, including maths or English (with the other a minimum of a 2) or level 1 business at merit
This course is assessed through two exams and nine coursework units.
This course opens doors. Students gain real world business skills, work through practical projects, and explore future career options. It’s an ideal stepping stone to level 3 study or employment, helping learners build confidence and feel ready for the next stage of their journey.

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If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create a website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form.

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