BTEC Business Level 2 Diploma

Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Business. 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) across one year, equivalent to four International GCSEs. Develop applied enterprise, finance, and marketing skills for modern global business.

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Ages 14–16

Years 10–11

7 Units

7 Mandatory Units, 4 Pearson-Assessed (PSA) + Optional Modules

480 GLH

Equivalent to 4 International GCSEs with applied projects

Enterprise Portfolio

Pitch decks, market plans & financial models for real briefs

Applied Business Education for Future Entrepreneurs

Prime School’s BTEC Business Level 2 diploma combines core business theory with hands-on enterprise experiences. Learners build commercial awareness, digital fluency, and teamwork while delivering solutions for real clients.

Business Foundations

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

Entrepreneurial Mindset

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

Customer & Digital Insight

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

Professional Skills

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

Curriculum Structure

The Level 2 suite offers Award (120 GLH), Certificate (240 GLH), Extended Certificate (360 GLH), and Diploma (480 GLH) pathways. Units 1–4 are Pearson Set Assignments, building core knowledge before learners tailor optional content to finance, retail, enterprise, or logistics interests.

Pearson Set Assignment (PSA)

M = Mandatory units O = Optional units

Unit (number and title)	Unit size (GLH)	Award (120 GLH)	Certificate (240 GLH)	Extended Certificate (360 GLH)	Diploma (480 GLH)
1 Business PurposesPSA	30	M	M	M	M
2 Business OrganisationsPSA	30	M	M	M	M
3 Financial Forecasting for BusinessPSA	30	M	M	M	M
4 The Marketing PlanPSA	30	O	M	M	M
5 People in Organisations	30	O	O	O	M
6 Using Office Equipment to Provide Business Support	30	O	O	O	O
7 Communication in Business Contexts	30	O	O	O	O
8 Training and Employment in Business	30	O	O	O	O
9 Personal Selling in Business	30	O	O	O	O
10 Customer Relations in Business	60		O	O	O
11 Business Online	60		O	O	O
12 Consumer Rights	30		O	O	O
13 Business Ethics	30		O	O	O
14 Bookkeeping for Business	30		O	O	O
15 Starting a Small Business	60			O	M
16 Working in Teams	30	O	O	M	M
17 Managing Personal Finances	30	O	O	O	O
18 Promoting and Branding in Retail Business	60		O	O	O
19 Visual Merchandising and Display Techniques for Retail Business	60		O	O	O
20 Lean Organisation Techniques in Business	30			O	O
21 Business Improvement Tools and Techniques	30			O	O
22 Enterprise in the Workplace	60		O	O	O
23 Sourcing and Buying in the Supply Chain	30			O	O
24 Technology in the Logistics Sector	30			O	O
25 Warehousing Skills in Logistics	30			O	O
26 Transport, Distribution & the Storage of Goods within the Logistics Industry	30			O	O
27 Working in a Contact Centre	30	O	O	O	O
28 Running a Small Business	60			O	O
29 The Importance of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship	30	O	O	O	O
30 Social Enterprise	30	O	O	O	O

Aligned with Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Business Specification

Skills for Future Business Leaders

Market research & customer insight projects
Financial planning, budgeting & bookkeeping fundamentals
Digital productivity across Office 365, Google Workspace & CRM platforms
Team leadership, communication, and stakeholder presentations
Enterprise ideation, prototyping, and reflective evaluation

Assessment Approach

Teacher-set assignments, role plays, and presentations.
Pearson Set Assignments for Units 1–4 to secure international benchmarking.
Live briefs with local businesses and social enterprises.
Curated digital portfolios evidencing skills, feedback, and reflection.

Progression & Recognition

Graduates progress seamlessly to:

BTEC International Level 3 Diplomas in Business or Enterprise
Cambridge Advanced Level Business or Economics
IB Career-related Programme pathways with business specialism
Entry roles in marketing support, retail operations, and customer success

“Prime School’s business projects helped me turn classroom ideas into a real social enterprise pitch.”

Maria Sousa, BTEC Business student

Start Your Business Journey Today

Join Prime School’s BTEC Business Level 2 Diploma and build the skills to launch ideas, lead teams, and progress to advanced business study.