Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Brockenhurst

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Brockenhurst. Classes run at Brockenhurst College, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification covers a broad range of business topics over one year. You'll study areas including marketing, finance, human resources, and business operations. The course is free for adults who don't already hold a full Level 3 qualification.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

Do you want a successful and rewarding career in business? Well this course could be the catalyst that helps you achieve your ambition.You will learn about many different areas within business, which will give you ample opportunities to progress into a business-orientated role when you leave college.This study option will open your eyes to different careers within the business sector, and can open doors to higher level study opportunities including university.It will also help give you the knowledge, skills and awareness to set up your own enterprise.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 4 and above to include:* English Language* Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business context.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication and professional practice.
  • You'll analyse real business scenarios to support decision-making.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and portfolio tasks rather than exams. You'll complete units across the year, building evidence of your knowledge and skills as you go. Your tutors will give feedback on your work throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brockenhurst College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an organisation.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Office coordinator, manages schedules, communications, and admin tasks.
  • Customer service team leader, oversees a small customer-facing team.
  • Sales support assistant, provides administrative help to a sales team.
  • HR administrator, handles recruitment paperwork and employee records.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business, a larger Pearson Edexcel qualification that strengthens your university application.
  • Higher National Certificate in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or specialist roles.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, building on the foundation this Diploma provides.