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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Leamington Spa

CostFREE
Duration9 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Leamington Spa. Classes run at Campion School, full-time during the day.

You'll explore how businesses operate, study marketing strategies, and take part in practical activities like running an event, conducting market research, and practising job interviews. The course covers different business types and how they work in the real world.

You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, though you don't need GCSE Business Studies. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

The course is a vocational qualification lasting 2 years and will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of working within a business. You will be encouraged to learn through practical tasks, so will participate in real-life business activities such as running and managing your own event, taking part in job interviews and conducting your own market research. You will also investigate the different types of businesses and how effective their marketing strategies are. You will also investigate different communication methods within a business and understand the importance of employing suitable people. As part of the course we will look to visit a range of organisations and bring in outside speakers to allow you to apply your learning to real examples.

Entry requirements

You do not need to have studied Business Studies at GCSE in order to take as an option. 5 grades 9-4

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different types of businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll study marketing strategies and how businesses use them effectively.
  • You'll plan and run your own event, applying business skills in practice.
  • You'll conduct market research and analyse what you find.
  • You'll practise job interviews and workplace communication skills.
  • You'll investigate how businesses make decisions and respond to change.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons and practical tasks. Activities include running events, carrying out market research, and taking part in job interviews. Assessment is through a combination of coursework assignments and externally set exams, as is standard for BTEC National qualifications at Level 3.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Campion 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.
  • Office coordinator, manages schedules, communications, and admin tasks.
  • Sales support assistant, assists a sales team with customer and admin work.
  • Events coordinator, organises and manages events for businesses or venues.
  • Customer service advisor, handles queries and builds client relationships.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Levels, useful if you want to combine academic study alongside or after this BTEC.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a step into higher education.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management degree, for those looking to study at university after completing the Diploma.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those interested in HR and people management.
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