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DCG Courses Diploma in Business and Administration – Level 2

Diploma in Business and Administration – Level 2

This qualification is aimed at learners working within a business and administration role.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management
Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Offsite
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 2
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: Y
Weeks: 52
Hours: 6.75
Start: Flexible
Tuition: £1356
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Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/diploma-in-business-and-administration-level-2
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Who is this course for?

This qualification is aimed at learners working within a business and administration role who wish to improve their knowledge and skills for a variety of work environments and sectors.

Entry Requirements

You need a good understanding of both written and spoken English – at a minimum of Level 1.

What will you learn?

In order to gain the qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of 45 credits from the following:

• all units within Mandatory Group A totalling 21 credits

• a minimum of 14 credits from Optional Group B

• a maximum of 10 credits from Optional Group C

• a maximum of 6 credits from Optional Group D

How will you learn?

This course will be delivered off-site.

What will you need to bring with you?

You need access to a laptop and the Internet because an elearning platform is used.

How will you be assessed?

A variety of assessment methods is used, including workplace visits, face-to-face and remote assessment.

This qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence which is put together during the course and demonstrates that the learner has met the required assessment criteria.

Where next?

Learners successfully completing this qualification may wish to progress to further qualifications, such as the:

  • Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration (RQF)
  • Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service (RQF)
  • Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading (RQF)
  • Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Management (RQF)

Who do you contact for more information?

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering the curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

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Course Information Last Updated On: June 25, 2025 1:04 pm

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