NCC Level 2 · L2DB · Ofqual
Level 2 Diploma in Business.
Your first British credential — a regulated UK foundation diploma in Business, designed for secondary-school learners ready to enter the international diploma ladder.
Why this matters
Start your UK business journey at 14+.
The L2DB introduces the language and frameworks of business — environment, operations, marketing, customer service and personal development — in a fully UK-regulated programme.
On completion you can progress to the NCC L3 Diploma in Business, the L3 Extended Diploma, or the L3 IFDHES — your direct route to a British undergraduate pathway.
Curriculum · Units
What you'll study.
Six 20-credit units · 120 credits · 1,200 TQT hrs · ~200 GLH per unit. Each unit is mandatory and assessed by coursework per the NCC Qualification Unit Specification.
Understanding the Business Environment
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Mandatory
Introduction to Business Operations
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Mandatory
Customer Service Skills for Business
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Mandatory
Communication in Business
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Mandatory
Personal Development in Business
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Mandatory
Introduction to Marketing
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Mandatory
Specification
Entry, assessment and progression.
Entry requirements
- Age 14+ (secondary-school learner or equivalent).
- English at A2/B1 (CEFR) recommended.
- No prior business qualification required.
Assessment method
- Coursework / written assignments per the NCC Qualification Unit Specification.
- No final exam — ongoing portfolio of assessed work.
- Internally marked, externally verified by NCC Education (UK).
Progression routes
- Direct entry to the NCC Level 3 Diploma in Business (L3DB).
- Entry to the NCC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (L3EDB).
- Entry to the NCC L3 International Foundation Diploma (L3 IFDHES).
Institutional catalogue
Full module list, fees, calendar and accreditation — in one PDF.
Awarded by NCC Education
NCC Education is a British awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual. Instituto Sapiência is a study centre listed in the official directory.
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