Business Administration (Level 1)

Courses

Course Description

This qualification is ideal for anyone with an interest in the responsibilities and tasks involved in a business administration role. By exploring the principles of supporting events, project management, and changes within a business environment, you will develop a competitive and impressive knowledge about this sector, which can help you start a new career or progress within a current role.

Course Length: This is a two week course

Course Dates (starting): May 3, May 24, June 14

Free Course for: Anyone who is unemployed and aged 19 or over who has been living in the European Union for the last 3 years

Qualification: Level 1 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

Certified Awarding Body: City & Guilds

Plus we’ll provide post-course employment assistance: get access to specially sourced job opportunities, and 1-to-1 advice on career direction, CVs, job applications, and more!

How home-based learning works

Each day you will have two live, interactive Zoom sessions with our experienced and dynamic Business Admin tutor: From 9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm.

Jobs that this qualification can lead to:

Personal Assistant
Receptionist
Office Administrator
Administration Assistant

Course Content

Working in Business and administration
Creating a business document
Welcome visitors
Making and receiving calls
Developing self
Working a part of a group

Are you eligible to complete this qualification for free?

This qualification is 100% government funded if:

You were born before the 31st August 2005
You must currently live in England. However, anyone living in the following areas is not eligible for funding: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midlands and West of England
You have lived in the European Union for the last 3 years (unless you have have been given a special Visa/Residence permits that gives you the permanent right to remain)
Are Unemployed and can provide evidence (Subject to eligibility)
Can provide Identifications and relevant documentation as required
If on the 31st of August 2021, you were aged between 19-23, you need to have gained a full level 2 qualification (e.g. five or more GCSE/O-Levels at grades A* – C / 4 – 9, one A-Level, two/three AS-Levels, five or more CSE grade 1’s, GNVQ Intermediate, QCF Diploma Level 2)

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Why Learn with Us

A fully certified and nationally accredited qualification

100% government funded - you don't pay anything! (Check your eligibility.)

Ongoing and comprehensive one-to-one support from an expert assessor

Comprehensive employment support service

FAQs

Where and when do courses take place?

Our Home Learning courses take place from the comfort of your home! You can be enrolled on our courses whenever you are ready, and start when you’re ready.

Do I have to pay for this course?

All our courses are free for those who are employed and unemployed, subject to eligibility.

Do I have to attend your training centre?

No, you don’t need to attend our training center for any of our Home Learning courses. (Note that under normal circumstances we deliver various classroom-based courses from our training centers in Croydon, Harrow and Tottenham - learn more at https://strivetraining.wpengine.com/classroom-based-courses/)

Can anyone sign up for this course?

Yes, anyone who is employed or unemployed can enroll on any of our courses, subject to eligibility.

Do your courses have start dates?

No, you can start when you are ready and enroll when you are ready.

How many courses can I take?

You can enroll on one course at a time, but you can do as many as you like to achieve your career goals. We are happy to give you information, advice and guidance on any courses you wish to complete.

Will I get a certificate at the end of the course?

Of course. All our courses are accredited courses and you will receive a nationally recognized certification on achievement.

Do I need to do an exam at the end of my course?

All our Home Learning courses are assignment based, you will need to complete assignments for each of the units of the qualifications and submit them to your assessor.

What if I need support with my course work?

Your assessor will be available to support you through email or our messaging system and provide feedback on all your assignments you submit.

Will I be told how I am doing throughout the course?

Yes, you will be provided with regular progress updates.

I am interested in courses on subjects that aren’t yet covered by Strive Training, will more courses be available?

Yes, there are further courses that will become available in due course, we will be keeping our website updated regularly, but if you would like to be notified please email us at homelearning@strivetraining.co.uk

I’m not great with technology - will I be able to learn online?

We continually try to make learning simple and transparent. Learning through our online platform is incredibly easy and you can navigate around your qualification quickly and access all the learning materials as soon as you login. Your studying should be about what you learn, not how you learn it. Which is why we make the entire process as simple as possible to help you adjust to learning online.

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