Course Name
DC26A52A L1Award in Business Administration
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for:
- Individuals looking to start a career in business administration.
- Over 19 years exploring career options.
- Job seekers wanting to improve their employability skills.
- Learners returning to education after a break.
- Individuals wishing to gain a recognised qualification to support progression into work or further study.
- Anyone interested in understanding how businesses and offices operate.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners should:
- Be aged 19+
- Have an interest in working in a business environment
- Be willing to participate in group activities and discussions
- Have basic English and literacy skills sufficient to complete assessments
What You Will Learn
Principles of Working in Business Administration
- Understanding business administration roles and responsibilities
- Organisational structures and workplace procedures
- Communication methods used in business
- Managing information and records
- Understanding customer service principles
- Working effectively with colleagues and customers
Professional Behaviour in a Business Environment
- Professional standards and workplace expectations
- Effective communication skills
- Time management and organisation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Personal development and reflective practice
- Equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Employability Skills
- Building confidence in professional settings
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Preparing for progression into employment or further learning
Course Aim
The aim of this course is to provide learners with a foundation in business administration by developing knowledge of workplace practices, professional behaviour, communication skills and the principles of working within a business environment.
Course Length
6 weeks - Face-to-face delivery, approximately 5 hours per week
What You Will Need to Bring
Learners should bring:
- A notebook or folder for course materials
- Pens and stationery
- Access to an email account
- A positive attitude and willingness to participate
How You Will Learn
Classroom teaching/Lectures, Practical exercises/Workshops, Group discussions/Collaboration, Online/Self-study modules, One-to-one tutoring/Mentoring, Field trips/External visits
There will be tutor-led sessions introducing key business administration concepts and workplace practices. This will include hands-on activities designed to develop workplace skills such as communication, organisation and teamwork.
There will be opportunities to share ideas, discuss workplace scenarios and work collaboratively with other learners. Some additional work will be set for learners to complete independently to reinforce classroom learning. Individual support and guidance will be available from the tutor throughout the programme.
Where possible, learners may have the opportunity to visit local employers or business settings to gain insight into the workplace.
How you will be assessed
Practical assessment/Demonstration, Coursework/Assignments
Learners will complete Coursework and Assignments. Some assessments have practical tasks.
Developing confidence, professionalism and practical business skills while gaining a nationally recognised Pearson qualification can help learners take the next step towards employment, an apprenticeship or further study.
Where Next
- Level 2 qualifications in Business Administration
- Customer Service qualifications
- Employability and work skills programmes
- Business Administration Apprenticeships
- Customer Service Apprenticeships
- Entry-level administrative roles
- Receptionist or office support positions
- Further vocational training
Will learners gain a qualification?
Yes, a recognised qualification
Extra Info
The Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Principles of Business Administration is an introductory qualification designed to help learners develop the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work effectively in an office or business environment. Delivered face-to-face over six weeks, the course provides a practical understanding of business administration, workplace communication, professional behaviour, customer service and organisational procedures.
Learners will gain confidence, improve their employability skills and develop an understanding of how businesses operate, preparing them for further study, apprenticeships or employment.
