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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Harrow for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Hatch End High School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
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 Harrow. Classes run at Hatch End High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You'll also develop transferable skills in communication, teamwork, research, and analysis. Assessment combines coursework and exams, so you're not relying on exams alone.

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

Who this course is for

If you're interested in business and want to follow a work related route to higher education or employment, this course is for you. You can combine it with other level 3 qualifications that either complement or contrast with business. It would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to exam only courses. You'll also get transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of non-business careers.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage finance and control costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills applied to real business scenarios.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork skills valued across many careers.
  • You'll investigate business strategy and decision-making.

How you will learn

The course uses a mix of coursework assignments and written exams. Coursework lets you research and present business topics in depth. Exams test your understanding of core business concepts. Classes are delivered in person at Hatch End High School during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hatch End High School 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.
  • Sales executive, manages customer relationships and drives revenue.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative operations for a team or business.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a customer-facing team.
  • Junior account manager, supports client relationships for an agency or business.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a full undergraduate degree for those wanting to go deeper into business leadership.
  • BA (Hons) Marketing, ideal if the marketing units sparked a specific interest.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or professional roles.
  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a Level 5 option combining academic study with practical business skills.
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