BTEC Level 3 Management Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while doing your job, applying what you learn directly to your role. This level 3 BTEC management qualification is designed for first line managers who already have some responsibility for budgets, team workloads, and decision-making. The course takes 12 months to complete. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge needed to manage people and resources effectively. The price includes registration, your first examination fee, and certification costs.
Who this course is for
This qualification is ideal for first line managers with some responsibility for managing budgets, allocation of work to team members, achieving specific results and some degree of independent decision making. This qualification is ideal for those looking to further their career in management.
Entry requirements
This is a work-based qualification so that those taking this qualification can demonstrate the competencies that are required for work.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in planning and allocating work to team members.
You'll learn how to manage budgets and monitor resources.
You'll build knowledge of decision-making within a management role.
You'll understand how to set objectives and measure team performance.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
You'll develop your understanding of leadership styles and their impact.
You'll apply management principles directly to your own workplace.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification. You demonstrate management competencies through your day-to-day role. Assessment is portfolio-based, drawing on evidence from your actual work. You'll gather evidence of tasks, decisions, and responsibilities you carry out as part of your job. There is no classroom attendance required. Your assessor will review your portfolio and may observe you in the workplace.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Train Together will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team leader or supervisor, managing a small team day to day
First line manager, overseeing workloads and budgets
Operations coordinator, keeping business processes running smoothly
Department manager, leading a team within a larger organisation
Office manager, handling admin, staff, and resources
Project coordinator, supporting delivery of business projects
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Management or Leadership, for those moving into middle management roles
CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 in People Management, if your focus shifts toward HR and people development
CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, a well-regarded route for those aiming at senior management
Degree-level study in Business Management or Leadership, for longer-term career development
