This course is useful if you want to work in administration or in an office, in roles including:
- Administration assistant
- Data entry assistant
- Receptionist
- Secretarial work
Working in Business Administration - Birmingham
• 8-12 weeks
Course summary
Do you want free access to office administration training? This fully funded course will give you the skills you need to succeed in a career in business administration.
You will also receive one-to-one mentoring support, and have access to professional networking opportunities to help you further develop in your career.
You should hold a Level 1 equivalent in maths and English or be able to achieve Level 1 in initial assessments. Ideally, you should want to work within a business administration role.
After completing your Business Administration course, you can progress to a Level 2 qualification to further develop your admin skills in work.
You will cover:
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Carrying out common administrative tasks
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Using word processors and other frequently used software
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Creating and editing documents
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Storing and retrieving data
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Working as part of a team
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Building your CV, searching for jobs and preparing for interviews
About this course
Our Working in Business Administration course is designed to develop your practical skills and knowledge for many administrative roles.
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How is this course taught?
The course is delivered through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on activities, helping you gain confidence in areas such as communication and organisation.
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How will I be assessed?
With small groups of up to 15 learners, you’ll benefit from plenty of support with a combination of group tasks and individual assignments.
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When does the course start?
New courses start every month, so why not take the first step towards a career in administration today?
Roles this might be useful for
Sign up today if you are:
Aged 19 or above
Living in Birmingham
Unemployed and not in education or training, and actively seeking work – or employed and want to improve your skills and qualifications
If you think you are eligible, fill out our form now.
What attendees had to say
"We had an excellent tutor who helped me understand how to manage calendars, send documents and work on finance systems.”
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Maximus delivers this Skills Programme in Birmingham on behalf of West Midlands Combined Authority.
