Level 3 Business Administration
Build your skills for a successful career in business.
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration
Build the skills, knowledge and confidence for a successful career in business administration.
Our City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration is designed for learners who want to develop their administrative, communication and business skills and progress into a wide range of administrative and business support roles.
The qualification is suitable for those looking to work in administrative roles within public or private sector organisations, as well as learners who want to develop their existing administrative or supervisory skills.
Course information
Course at a glance
Your course
What will I study?
To achieve the Level 3 Diploma, you will complete five mandatory units alongside a selection of optional units.
A minimum of 40 credits must be achieved through Level 3 or above units.
Mandatory Units
| Unit | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|
| Communicate in a Business Environment | Develop effective communication skills for working in a professional business environment. |
| Principles of Business Communication and Information | Explore business communication, presentations, business documents and information systems. |
| Principles of Administration | Develop your knowledge of administration, including office facilities, meetings, administration teams and events. |
| Principles of Business | Develop an understanding of business markets, innovation and growth, financial management, budgeting, sales and marketing. |
| Manage Personal and Professional Development | Develop the skills needed to manage your own performance and professional development. |
Optional Units
The qualification offers a wide range of optional units, allowing you to develop skills that match your interests and career goals.
Optional units can cover areas such as:
You can choose a specialist unit that supports the career path you are interested in.
How you will be assessed
How Will I Be Assessed?
Assessment methods vary depending on the unit and may include:
Portfolio of Evidence
Build evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your knowledge, understanding and practical skills.
Assignments
Complete assignments designed to demonstrate your understanding of business administration.
Online / E-assessment
Complete online assessments where required by the unit.
You will build evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your knowledge, understanding and practical business administration skills.
The qualification is graded Pass/Fail.
Your development
What Skills Will I Develop?
Throughout the course, you will develop practical skills that can be used in a wide range of workplaces.
Your future
Where Can This Qualification Take Me?
The qualification can help you progress into a range of administrative and business support roles across public and private sector organisations.
Potential career paths include:
You could also use the qualification as a stepping stone towards further study or additional professional development.
Is it right for you?
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for learners who:
- Are interested in business and administration
- Enjoy working with people
- Want to develop practical workplace skills
- Want to improve their communication and organisational abilities
- Are looking to start or progress a career in business administration
- Want to develop their confidence in a professional environment
Getting started
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements set by City & Guilds.
First Rung will assess whether you have the potential and opportunity to successfully complete the qualification.
Why First Rung?
Why Study Business Administration at First Rung?
At First Rung, you will have the opportunity to:
Develop practical workplace skills
Gain experience and knowledge that can be applied in a range of professional environments.
Gain a recognised qualification
Achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration.
Build your confidence
Develop your communication, organisation and professional skills in a supportive learning environment.
Prepare for your next step
Build the skills and knowledge needed to progress into employment, further study or additional training.
Start your journey
Take Your Next Step
Ready to develop your business and administration skills?
Our Level 3 Business Administration course can help you build the knowledge, practical skills and confidence you need to take the next step towards a career in business.
Find out more and apply today.
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First Rung
www.firstrung.org.uk