Business - Level 1

• Study mode: Full Time
• Duration: Business - Level 1
• Student type: School Leavers
• Course code: L0329/101

Start your journey into the world of business and retail with this exciting, one-year course designed to give you the confidence, skills, and knowledge to succeed. You’ll discover how businesses operate, how to provide excellent customer service, and how to work effectively in a team, while also learning practical skills like handling money, managing stock, and understanding health and safety in the workplace.

This 1 year course is perfect for anyone who enjoys working with people, wants to develop their employability skills, and is ready to take their first steps into a career in retail, customer service, or business administration. Through a mix of classroom learning and practical activities, you’ll gain real-world experience that will help you stand out, whether you want to progress to further study, an apprenticeship, or your first job in the business world.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have the confidence and skills to succeed in a fast-paced business or retail environment and the foundation to take your career to the next level.

Entry requirements

To study this course you will need to demonstrate an interest in the business sector

Costs

This course is free for students aged 16 or over but under 19 on 31 August 2026. For adults (aged 19+) this course is partially funded by the Government, depending on circumstances you may be eligible for full funding. To be eligible for funding, you must be a UK resident or have lived in the country for three or more years. Find out more here.