Business administrator apprenticeship

About the course

Our business administrator apprenticeship has been designed by curriculum and sector experts from a range of different industries to reflect the transferable nature of the skills being learnt and used every day.

The content of the programme is to support apprentices who wish to progress on their chosen pathway to develop themselves to the next level as Senior support roles, Assistant Project Managers, or Management positions within the organisation.

The programme is delivered flexibly with no fixed start dates and can be tailored to meet your industry and sector.

Our 12-15 month blended learning programme provides you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to succeed in any office environment.

This course is cost-free to learners. All our programmes are regulated and funded through the government or the apprenticeship levy.

Is this course right for you?

This programme has 2 pathways for learners, depending on their level of experience.

Advanced Pathway 1: Designed to upskill employees who already have some level of experience in a business administration role and are looking to progress. Complete the programme in 12 months.

Entry-level Pathway 2: Designed for those who are new to the work environment. Complete the programme in 15 months.

Key skills for the role include having a positive attitude, taking responsibility, time management, accuracy, attention to detail and working with integrity.

As a business administrator you’ll also be expected to show initiative, managing priorities and use problem-solving skills, as well as supporting others.

The role is typically varied, challenging and exciting and provides a platform for you to thrive in a business administration role by gaining a sound understanding of the business administrator fundamentals.

What you’ll learn

You’ll develop new skills that will underpin your future success and career development for a variety of roles.

Your learning will include:

• Management of Self
• Understanding Organisational Environments
• Managing Administrative Functions
• Effective Communication
• Coaching & Leadership Skills
• Managing Change
• Project Management
• Influencing & Persuading

How you’ll learn

You’ll learn and be taught by an experienced Trainer dedicated to you, supporting you every step of the way through the programme.

This includes:

• Hands on learning – apply your skills to real life working scenarios
• Virtual and/or face to face classroom sessions, including regular workshops
• Independent learning, including access to an online resource library and AI generated webinars to expand your knowledge
• 121 coaching and mentoring support scheduled around your needs, with quarterly progress reviews
• Support from English/Maths specialists (if needed)
• End Point Assessment (EPA) preparation and gateway readiness checks

Each month will consist of set pre work including organisational evidence gathering, research tasks and webinars ahead of the classroom workshops.

The workshop sessions will cover knowledge relating to the IfATE standard, bespoke organisational content, and wider learning, through interactive activities and engaging resources.

Post work activities will support the embedding of knowledge into the skills and behaviours within the organisational workplace.

Halfway through the programme, learners will complete a presentation reflecting on the knowledge, skills and behaviours learnt and personal development in their role so far.

The programme will be then finalised with a closing presentation ahead of the end point assessment window to complete your learning.