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Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Business and Administration (RQF)

  • Credits – 17
  • TQT – 170
  • GLH – 136
  • Units – 5
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Focus Awards
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/6112/7

Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications confirm to a high standard.

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Unit Structure
  • Unit 1: Principles of Personal Responsibilities and How to Develop and Evaluate Own Performance at Work
  • Unit 2: Principles of Working with and Supervising Others in a Business Environment
  • Unit 3: Principles of Managing Information and Producing Documents in a Business Environment
  • Unit 4: Principles of Providing and Maintaining Administrative Services
  • Unit 5: Principles of Project Management

Overview

The Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (RQF) provides learners with in-depth knowledge of administrative activities such as meeting planning, information management, and administrative service maintenance. Learners can understand communication processes and how to contribute to departmental and organisational change. It is a valuable course for those working or who want to work in business administration and develop their business communication and management skills and experience. The Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (RQF) will provide learners with a solid understanding of administrative best practices within a business organisation. The Business Administration level 3 course is accredited by UK OFQUAL and is delivered 100% online with tutor support. For more information or clarification, please get in touch with our team for free and comprehensive advice.

Duration and Delivery

This Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Business and Administration (RQF) is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you the best. This fast track Certificate in the Principles of Business Administration course can take as little as two months of full-time study or six months of part-time study to become a Certified Business Professional. The qualification is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which refines your business administration skills. Our online tutor support is there to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this Level 3 Business Administration qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignments, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor. In addition, you will receive tutor support once you are enroled on our online portal to assist you in reaching your goals.

Progression

Successful completion of this Level 3 Business Administration course enables learners to proceed to courses at Level 4, such as the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business ManagementOTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and BusinessLevel 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration (RQF), and the Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service (RQF). This business course will also help you enhance your career profile and count towards your continuous professional development.

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Eligibility Criteria

Learners must be 16+

Full Payment

Standard


£199

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£220

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£240

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20

  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority

  • Flexi Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 2-4 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

Standard


£229

  • £57.21/Month

  • No. of instalments
    4

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £60

  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.

  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track


£252

  • £62.93/Month

  • No. of instalments
    4

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    6 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £40

  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.8 working days

  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback

  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi


£275

  • £45.77/Month

  • No. of instalments
    6

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 4 Months

  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months

  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £20

  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 2-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.5 working days

  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.

  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.

Why choose BSLM?

Instant Access to VLE

You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.

Expert Tutor Support

Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.

Flexible Payment Plans

Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.

Accredited Certification

You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This level 3 qualification is for the learners who want to

  • develop skills and qualities that employers value.
  • prepare for better job opportunities, such as the managerial role
  • pursue a higher level of education

There is no specific time frame to complete the course. However, most learners complete it in as few as two months of full-time or six months of part-time study to become a Certified Business Professional.

Our courses are OFQUAL approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called “Focus Awards”. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.

The centre’s method of offering training programmes is online/distance learning means you don’t have to travel to attend any physical classes. So, you can complete this online course at a pace that suits you.

The assessment takes the form of written assignments, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor.

This Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Business and Administration qualification will provide you with the possibilities depending on subject specialism and location, including the following:

  • Operations Manager
  • Administrative Manager
  • Business Manager
  • Team Leader
  • Help Administrator
  • Records Administrator
  • Receptionist Coordinator

  • Gain access to fully accredited UK Ofqual regulated qualification
  • Dedicated tutor and customer support
  • Timely formative assessment feedback to help students improve their performance.
  • Obtain complete online tutor support until the course is completed.
  • There is no hidden and extra charge for the full range of study materials and links.
  • Get your free PDF certificate right after your portfolio is approved by the EQA.
  • Assessment materials are available through our online learning platform. This enables BSLM to provide learners with course materials directly via smartphone, laptop, tablet, or desktop, allowing learners to study at their own pace.
  • Progression opportunities

No, you will be assessed via written assignments. This ensures that you spend as little time away from work as possible and conduct studies relevant to your organisation’s context.

Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!

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