Business Administrator Apprenticeship
Sharpen you skills to support, solve, succeed!
Course summary
This programme focuses on advancing key skills and organisational knowledge to support progression to management.
Who this is for:
Admin and coordination roles supporting organisational processes.
Business outcomes:
- Streamlined workflows
- Fewer operational errors
- Consistent internal communication
Learner outcomes:
- Organisation, planning & prioritisation
- Stakeholder management
- Digital administration
What is a business administrator?
Business administrators play a vital role in organisations and businesses, helping them run more efficiently. They complete a wide variety of administrative duties using good judgement, strong written and verbal communication skills and various IT software and systems.
Entry
Employers will set their own entry requirements in order to start this apprenticeship.
Duration
The minimum duration of this apprenticeship is 8 months.
Progression
The Business Administrator role is a great foundation that can lead to further management or senior support roles within a business.
Cost / Funding
Levy Payers – £5,000
Non Levy Payers – £300
All prices are inclusive of VAT
Level
Level 3
Functional skills
If an apprentice is aged 16-18 and has not previously achieved the required level of English and maths, they will need to complete Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship programme.
While Functional Skills are no longer mandatory for adult apprentices (19+), literacy and numeracy skills remain essential for success.
For those without prior English and Maths qualifications, we recommend level 1 maths and level 2 English to support career growth and workplace efficiency.
Our tailored support ensures these skills are seamlessly integrated into the apprenticeship journey, helping every apprentice develop these vital skills.
End assessment
The End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Business Administrator Apprenticeship includes:
- Knowledge test
- Portfolio based interview
- Project presentation.
Professional support
This programme is designed to be delivered within a learning community to promote personal & career networking and peer collaboration.
Learners will be expected to attend online group sessions and 121 coaching sessions with their EDN Executive Coach.

