Level 1 Starting and Managing your own Business (Jan)

Elevate Your Career: Business, Communication & Digital Skills for the Modern Workplace

Looking to upskill your workforce or boost your own career potential?

This comprehensive Level 1 Diploma combines essential business knowledge with powerful communication strategies and practical digital skills — everything today’s employers are asking for.

Perfect for adults returning to learning or companies investing in staff development.
Working in Business and Retail

- Understand roles, responsibilities, and success factors in the retail world

- Discover what goes on behind the scenes in real workplaces

Communication Skills for Work

- Master verbal and written communication at work

- Improve listening, presenting, and professional writing skills

Handling Telephone Calls & Virtual Meetings

- Handle customer and colleague calls confidently

- Join and lead professional virtual meetings

Digital & IT Skills

- Word Processing Software

- Spreadsheet Software

- Presentation Software

- Digital Skills for Work

Teamwork & Employability

- Self-management and time planning

- Working in a team and preparing for interviews

Retail Essentials

- Customer service and retail industry knowledge

- Stock control and the retail selling process

Course Duration: Start Date: 09/09/2025

Day/Time: Wednesday Evenings | 5PM – 9PM

Location: T1 Tameside College

Duration: 10 weeks September and January start

Format: Part-time, tutor-led, highly practical with real-world scenarios
Open to adults aged 19+ looking to return to work, upskill, or boost their career confidence.

No formal qualifications needed — just a willingness to learn.
Assessment is based on a portfolio of practical tasks — no written exams.

Your tutor will support you every step of the way.
This course sets you up for success in:

Level 2 qualifications in Business or Customer Service

Apprenticeships in retail, admin, or digital roles

Job applications with a strong, skills-based CV

Personal or professional development

Make Your Move — Enrol Today!

Don’t wait to build a stronger future.
Fees:
£193
If you meet the unemployed* criteria or are employed^ where the earnings threshold applies, and you need to study at Entry or Level 1 to progress to Level 2, tuition fees will be waived.
Course Code:
OL0232MQ/1
Category:
Business
Centre:
Tameside One
Start:
06/01/2027
Duration:
14 weeks
Times:
(Wed 5:00pm-8:00pm) (tbc)

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