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Key details

Course area
Business and Accounts
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Start date
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C055969 Child course code: Q055970
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Course introduction

This Level 1 Business Course provides an engaging and practical introduction to the modern world of business. Designed for aspiring professionals, the course helps you build confidence, develop essential skills, and understand how businesses are created, run, and succeed in today’s fast-paced environment.

Through interactive lessons, real-world activities, and hands-on challenges, you’ll explore key aspects of business while developing valuable workplace skills.

What you will learn

Throughout the course, you will cover a range of exciting and practical topics, including:

  • Creating a Business Idea: Learn how to generate, develop, and refine your own business concept.
  • Understanding Business: Explore how different businesses operate and what makes them successful.
  • Marketing: Discover how businesses promote products and connect with customers.
  • £0 Business Challenge: Put your skills into practice by launching and running a business with no start-up budget.
  • Job Skills: Build essential employability skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and professionalism.

Skills you will develop

This course is designed to help you grow both personally and professionally. You will:

  • Develop strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Build confidence in presenting ideas and solving problems
  • Improve your creativity and ability to think entrepreneurially
  • Gain practical experience through real-life scenarios and group activities
  • Prepare for further study or entry-level roles in business

Course information

1 year

College Certificate

You’ll need four GCSEs at grades 3–2 (D–G), or a relevant Entry 3 vocational qualification, including English Language and Maths at grade 3–2 (D–G). 

You will also be asked to sit an initial assessment. The initial assessment must show that you are ready to study English and Maths at Level 1. If you results are lower than this, don't worry, we will find the right course for you.

At the heart of our Level 1 Business Course is a dynamic and interactive approach to teaching that ensures students not only understand key concepts but can also apply them in real-world scenarios.

Our teaching methods encourage active participation and holistic development, providing students with opportunities to learn through:

  • Practical Role Plays
  • Presentations 
  • Projects
  • Class discussions and Activities 

While you will  be assessed across a variety of tasks designed to reflect their understanding, creativity, and ability to apply business concepts.

We aim to build confidence and skills through regular progress checks, one-to-one guidance, and peer reviews. With this varied and inclusive approach to teaching and assessment, every student will have the chance to shine, regardless of their preferred learning style.

Choose to follow with a Level 2 course in a subject such as Business or Administration, or you could go into a junior role in industry.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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