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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Grays

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Grays. Classes run at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, full-time over two years. The course is free for UK learners under 19 years old who are not in employment.

You'll study marketing, finance, business decision-making, management principles, and recruitment practices. Optional units let you tailor the course to your interests. Maths and English are woven throughout. You'll work through assignments based on real business scenarios, building analytical and organisational skills.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma in Business at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This is a comprehensive course that will give you the skills and knowledge to successfully function in a business environment.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4/grade C including maths and English, or Skills for Business and Administration Level 2 Diploma plus maths and English at level 1, or equivalent Successful attendance at interview event

What you will learn

  • You'll develop an understanding of how businesses operate day to day.
  • You'll plan and develop a marketing campaign.
  • You'll explore personal and business finance.
  • You'll study principles of management and business decision-making.
  • You'll learn about recruitment practices and managing business events.
  • You'll build analytical and organisational skills through assignment-based work.
  • You'll strengthen your maths and English in a business context.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through online examinations, written assignments, group discussions, written articles, and practical activities. Assessment also includes individual and group presentations, and reflective writing. Some learning is completed through blended learning activities alongside classroom study. You'll attend an interview event before starting the course.

What you will need to bring

South Essex College of Further and Higher Education will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Admin Assistant, supports day-to-day office operations.
  • Business Administrator, coordinates tasks across a business or team.
  • Customer Service Assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers.
  • Finance Assistant, helps with invoicing, payments, and financial records.
  • HR Assistant, supports recruitment and employee administration.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales Executive, develops client relationships and drives sales.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing (Level 6), the natural next step for those aiming at graduate-level roles.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Business (Level 4 or Level 5), a shorter higher-education route into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • A professional qualification such as a CIPD Award, useful if you want to move into HR.
  • A degree apprenticeship in Business or Management, combining work and study at degree level.
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