NQ Access to Business, Administration and IT

Course description

Every type of business and organisation needs people with administration and IT skills to help it run efficiently. This ranges from small specialist firms to large national companies and government organisations like local councils or the NHS. There are also many different roles available, including administrative and supervisory management - so if you invest in some good admin and IT skills now, you could have a great future ahead! If you’ve got aspirations for a career in business, administration or IT, then this course is a great place to start. Successful completion also includes a National Progression Award in Office Skills and Services.

This course will prepare you for working in a modern office, giving you skills and confidence to make you immediately effective and become a valuable member of the team. It will also introduce you to the ‘bigger picture’ and what’s involved in running a business. Firstly, you’ll develop your IT skills and knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word and Excel, so you can efficiently carry out a whole range of IT tasks - from creating a spreadsheet or managing a database, to mail merging hundreds of letters. You’ll learn skills needed for the day to day running of an office, and develop your ‘front of office’ skills to run a friendly and efficient reception desk. On the business side, you’ll learn how businesses work and explore some of the key aspects in running a successful business. You’ll learn about the importance of marketing and discover what’s involved in event organising. You’ll also look at basic economics and business law. Along the way, you’ll practise preparing and making presentations. We’ll also help you develop your skills for employment, such as working as part of a team and creating a CV to get you noticed.

Learning outcome

When you successfully complete this course, you’ll have the choice of: Moving onto a Level 6 course such as NC Administration or NC Business with Accounts Seeking to start your career in a customer service or admin support role in any type of organisation. Possible jobs include PA, secretary or admin assistant Best in business - 10 reasons why Business Administration is a great career choice