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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Darlington

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

This Level 3 BTEC business course runs over 34 weeks. You'll study core business topics including finance, marketing, human resources, and business planning. The course suits a wide range of industries, from small businesses to large organisations and charities. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades A* to C, including maths and English, or an appropriate Level 2 qualification.

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

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you are thinking about a career in business management/enterprise. It will give you the essential business skills to help you find a job and work better once you have one. It does not matter which industry you are interested in working in as business underpins most jobs you may do in the future whether working in a multi-national, small business, charity or your own business.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs grades A*-C including GCSE maths and English or an appropriate level 2 qualification (at a merit if graded) and a satisfactory school report.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage their people.
  • You'll develop business planning skills applicable across different sectors.
  • You'll analyse how businesses respond to their environment and competition.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Darlington College. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll complete units covering different areas of business, building a portfolio of work across the year. Your tutors will set tasks that reflect real business scenarios, helping you apply what you learn.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darlington 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 manager, oversees administration and office operations.
  • Sales executive, manages client relationships and drives sales.
  • HR administrator, supports recruitment and employee records.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a front-line service team.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3), a larger qualification that opens more university routes.
  • Higher National Certificate in Business (Level 4), a step into higher education with a focus on business practice.
  • Degree-level Business or Management course at university, building on your BTEC Foundation Diploma.
  • Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study.
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