Business administration offers a range of good career opportunities as almost every organisation needs people with skills in areas such as IT, finance, customer relations and communications. The purpose of these qualifications is to provide an introduction to the principles and standards of working in business administration. They are aimed at learners aged 14 plus who may want to start a career in business administration or at people already working in the sector who want to improve their skills and gain recognition for their knowledge. The qualifications may also be particularly suited to school leavers, unemployed individuals or those who have been out of education for some time.

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    Mediation and Financial Capability Support

    Qualification Level Credits Guided Learning Hours
    OCNLR Level 2 Award in Understanding Mediation 2 6 60
    OCNLR Level 3 Award in Understanding Mediation 3 6 60
    OCNLR Level 3 Certificate in Mediation Theory and Practice 3 15 100

    Business, Administration and Finance

    Qualification Level Credits Guided Learning Hours
    OCNLR Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance 1 9 75
    OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration 1 25 150
    OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration and Finance 1 32 271
    OCNLR Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business Administration and Finance 2 16 111
    OCNLR Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration 2 45 229
    OCNLR Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business Administration and Finance 2 26 189
    OCNLR Level 2 Award in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration & Finance 2 6 44
    OCNLR Level 3 Award in Creating a Business: Concept and Planning 3 8 54
    OCNLR Level 3 Award in Sustaining and Growing a Business: Business Survival Skills 3 8 40
    OCNLR Level 3 Certificate in Creating and Sustaining a Business 3 27 145
    OCNLR Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Business and Administration 3 17 136
    OCNLR Level 4 Award in Business Administration 4 12 83
    OCNLR Level 4 Certificate in Business Administration 4 28 188
    OCNLR Level 4 Diploma in Business Administration 4 42 281