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L2Pearson BTEC International Level 2

Business

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BusinessLevel 2

You'll study business foundations, entrepreneurial mindset, customer and digital insight and professional skills. A Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma: 480 guided learning hours, equivalent in size to four International GCSEs.

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Full title: Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Business

Level
Level 2Diploma
Size
480guided learning hours
Units
7 mandatoryplus 23 optional listed
For
Ages 14 to 16typically
Study
Lisbon or onlineon site or from home

01What you'll study

Four areas of study.

  1. Business Foundations

    Master the language of business purpose, organisational structures, and financial forecasting from day one.

  2. Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Design, launch, and evaluate small business ideas with structured coaching and community showcases.

  3. Customer & Digital Insight

    Create marketing plans, manage online presence, and explore customer journeys across digital channels.

  4. Professional Skills

    Grow communication, teamwork, customer service, and digital productivity for early career success.

Three students in Prime Institute polo shirts plan a business idea round a laptop while their teacher, in a bordeaux polo, looks on
On the courseLevel 2

Where you learn

In Lisbon, or wherever you are.

The same Pearson qualification, whichever way you study.

02The units

What's on the course.

Mandatory units, plus optional units. Your final set of optional units is confirmed with your academic team.

Mandatory
7
Optional listed
23
PSA units
4
  1. Unit 1 Business PurposesPSA 30 GLH Mandatory
  2. Unit 2 Business OrganisationsPSA 30 GLH Mandatory
  3. Unit 3 Financial Forecasting for BusinessPSA 30 GLH Mandatory
  4. Unit 4 The Marketing PlanPSA 30 GLH Mandatory
  5. Unit 5 People in Organisations 30 GLH Mandatory
  6. Unit 15 Starting a Small Business 60 GLH Mandatory
  7. Unit 16 Working in Teams 30 GLH Mandatory
Show the 23 optional units
  1. Unit 6 Using Office Equipment to Provide Business Support 30 GLH Optional
  2. Unit 7 Communication in Business Contexts 30 GLH Optional
  3. Unit 8 Training and Employment in Business 30 GLH Optional
  4. Unit 9 Personal Selling in Business 30 GLH Optional
  5. Unit 10 Customer Relations in Business 60 GLH Optional
  6. Unit 11 Business Online 60 GLH Optional
  7. Unit 12 Consumer Rights 30 GLH Optional
  8. Unit 13 Business Ethics 30 GLH Optional
  9. Unit 14 Bookkeeping for Business 30 GLH Optional
  10. Unit 17 Managing Personal Finances 30 GLH Optional
  11. Unit 18 Promoting and Branding in Retail Business 60 GLH Optional
  12. Unit 19 Visual Merchandising and Display Techniques for Retail Business 60 GLH Optional
  13. Unit 20 Lean Organisation Techniques in Business 30 GLH Optional
  14. Unit 21 Business Improvement Tools and Techniques 30 GLH Optional
  15. Unit 22 Enterprise in the Workplace 60 GLH Optional
  16. Unit 23 Sourcing and Buying in the Supply Chain 30 GLH Optional
  17. Unit 24 Technology in the Logistics Sector 30 GLH Optional
  18. Unit 25 Warehousing Skills in Logistics 30 GLH Optional
  19. Unit 26 Transport, Distribution & the Storage of Goods within the Logistics Industry 30 GLH Optional
  20. Unit 27 Working in a Contact Centre 30 GLH Optional
  21. Unit 28 Running a Small Business 60 GLH Optional
  22. Unit 29 The Importance of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 30 GLH Optional
  23. Unit 30 Social Enterprise 30 GLH Optional

PSA Pearson Set Assignment: a unit assessed through an assignment that Pearson sets.

03How you're assessed

Assessed through assignments.

Assignment-based (coursework), with some Pearson Set Assignment units.

Assessment at a glance

  • Teacher-set assignments, role plays, and presentations.
  • Pearson Set Assignments for Units 1–4 to secure international benchmarking.

The qualification

  • Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Business.
  • 480 guided learning hours, equivalent in size to four International GCSEs.
  • 7 mandatory units and 23 optional units listed, including 4 Pearson Set Assignment units.

04Where it leads

Every level opens the next.

Level 3 is the next level after Level 2.

  1. L2 Business This course
  2. L3 Business Level 3
  3. HNC Business HNC (Level 4)
  4. HND Business HND (Level 5)
  5. Degree top-up On application
Next level Level 3 Business

05Good to know

Questions, answered.

Something else on your mind? Ask us directly.

What is a BTEC?

A career-focused qualification from Pearson. BTECs are assignment-based: you are assessed through coursework, with some Pearson Set Assignment units.

Is Level 2 the right level for me?

It depends on your age and what you have studied so far. Level 2 typically suits ages 14 to 16 and Level 3 ages 16 to 18. Tell us about yourself and we'll suggest a starting level.

How big is the qualification?

480 guided learning hours, equivalent in size to four International GCSEs.

What does it cost?

Fees are set by level, with and without boarding. The Level 2 figures are on the fees page. See the fees.

How do I apply?

Send us an enquiry with the subject and level you are interested in. We'll get back to you to talk through your options and the next steps.

Also at this level

Other Level 2 subjects.

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06Start here

Where will you start?

Tell us about yourself, what you'd like to study and whether you'd rather join us in Lisbon or online. We'll suggest a starting level and talk you through your options.

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