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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Hemel Hempstead

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Hemel Hempstead. Classes run full-time at John F Kennedy Catholic School, five days a week during the day. The course runs over two years and carries the same UCAS points as two A Levels, making it a strong route into university. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Maths at grade 5, to apply. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec business qualification is recognised by universities as meeting admission requirements for many business-related degrees.

Who this course is for

The qualification is equivalent in size to two A Levels, and it has been designed as a full two-year programme, normally taken alongside a further Level 3 qualification. It will have double the timetabled time in a student’s timetable and is worth double the UCAS points compared to a single BTEC / A Level.

The qualification is recognised by higher education institutions as fully meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses in a variety of areas in the business sector, as single or joint programmes at degree, foundation degree or HND level.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English Language or Mathematics at grade 5

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll examine financial planning, budgeting, and how businesses manage money.
  • You'll analyse human resources and how organisations recruit and manage people.
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills used across the business sector.
  • You'll build an understanding of entrepreneurship and how new businesses are started.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Certificate in Business is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed over the course of the two years and marked by your teachers. External assessments are sat at set points in the academic year. Classroom learning includes case studies, group work, and presentations alongside written tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. John F Kennedy Catholic School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, handling operations and communications in an office
  • Marketing assistant, supporting campaigns and customer outreach
  • Sales executive, managing client relationships and hitting targets
  • Accounts assistant, supporting financial record-keeping and reporting
  • HR assistant, helping with recruitment and employee administration
  • Customer service team leader, overseeing service quality in a business
  • Retail manager, running day-to-day operations in a store

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a full degree for those wanting to specialise further and open graduate-level roles.
  • BA (Hons) Marketing or Finance, for those drawn to a specific business discipline at university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a shorter higher education route if a full degree isn't the right fit yet.
  • Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those interested in moving into HR professionally.
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