Business encompasses a broad range of fields, including retail, human resources, finance, law, sales, marketing and administration. The BTEC Level 2 First Certificate and Diploma in Business are designed to introduce learners to working in the sector or prepare them for further study. Areas of specialism can include business enterprise and online business.

The BTEC Firsts in Business were replaced by the QCF-accredited BTEC Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma in Business from September 2010. Find out more