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Distance Learning

Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (VRQ) L2

Course Type
Part Time Qualification
Campus
Distance Learning
Level
Duration
24 weeks

Course Overview

Businesses can only run on the strength of their admin. Administrative skills are still very much in demand by employers. On the course you will gain the knowledge needed to communicate effectively, organise meetings, build rapport with colleagues and how marketing your business works. This course is recommended for anyone who wishes to learn about how a company operates, as it gives wide and detailed look at the administration processes which take place in most organisations. We would recommend this course to office workers, transport and logistics managers, and the self-employed.

Learners start and complete our distance learning courses every day, all year, so there is no need to wait until term begins. The courses are designed to be ready when you are, so you can fit it into your schedule.

Study takes place in an online virtual learning environment (VLE) which allows convenient and flexible learning. We recommend spending 6-8 hours studying per week to ensure that you meet your assignment deadlines. 

Offering Code
S22BSA2/RRF1A
Start Time
End Time
Start Date
End Date
Day of Week
Fee Rate 16 - 18 Funded
Fee Rate Non-Funded
£930.00
Fee rate 19 Plus Funded
£0.00
Fee rate 19 Plus Co-Funded
£0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Entry Requirements
or 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above"
What topics are covered?
  • Principles of administrative provision, business document production and information management
  • Understanding communication in business environment
  • Understanding employer organisations and how to develop working relationships with colleagues
  • Knowledge of current social networks and their use
  • Best practice for safe social networking
  • Understand the role of digital marketing and search engine optimisation (SEO)  Understand the requirements of marketing research using the internet  Understand the uses of digital marketing devices and digital technology for marketing purposes
  • Principles of providing administrative services
  • Document Production and information management
  • Understanding communication in a business environment
  • Understanding employer organisations
  • Developing working relationships with colleagues
  • Publishing, sharing and integrating with social media
  • Principles of digital marketing
How will I be taught and assessed?

Learners are paired with an experienced assessor and they submit work and are assessed online using the virtual learning environment e-Assessor Pro. Learners are given detailed feedback on their work by their assessors. Any reasonable adjustments to assessment arrangements are made on a person-by-person basis.

What can I do next?

Our distance learning courses are planned to meet both local and national skills needs. These courses are ideal as additional development for professionals, or as introductions to topics and issues which are relevant to finding work or further training. Distance learning students are able to access careers advice via the college’s Student Services team. several of our courrses complement each other and learners are able to study up to three courses each academic year (1st August-31st July).

Are there any additional costs?
What else do I need to know?

Distance learning relies on communication between you and the college. We appreciate that learners with busy lives might face challenges in keeping up with their courses. All we ask is that learners stay in touch with us. Learners who don't risk being withdrawn from their courses.

What is the aim of the course?
Fees and Funding