The Level 2 Business Administration course includes the following four units:

UNIT 1: An Outline of Business Environment

This includes a standard explanation of business environments, it aids the candidates in understanding the significance and types of a business environment and the factors influencing the operations of a company.

UNIT 2: Human Resource Management

The definition of human resource management is explained here in different ways beyond hiring and firing employees, it explains the several functions and roles or purposes of the human resource management department. It also describes how to develop human resource strategies to support the strategies of the organization and lists the different tools for strategic planning.

UNIT 3: Effective Marketing Strategies

This unit introduces candidates to Marketing. It gives tips on how to build Effective Marketing Strategies to achieve business goals and explains how to put them in place for the improvement of a company, it also explains the key elements and benefits of these marketing strategies.

UNIT 4: Managing Staff Performance

The last unit gives candidates a better understanding of staff performance management. It teaches the steps taken and the various methods used to measure, manage and maintain excellent staff performance. 

After completing the level 2 course in business administration, candidates can use the knowledge gained in many different sectors and roles ranging from accounting, marketing to human resource management with a typical annual salary of £55,000 for starters in Business Administration.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

What is business?
Business is the activity of producing, buying, or selling goods and services to meet needs and generate income.

How does business create value?
Businesses create value by providing products or services that satisfy customer needs better than alternatives.

Why is business important?
Business drives economic growth, creates jobs, and supports innovation and community development.

What traits define a successful entrepreneur?
Traits like creativity, resilience, leadership, and risk-taking are common in successful entrepreneurs.

How is a financial plan used in business?
A financial plan forecasts income, expenses, and funding needs to guide business decisions.

Why is a marketing plan crucial?
A marketing plan outlines strategies to reach target customers and promote products effectively.