BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration1 month
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Notts County Football Club, full-time during the day. Students aged 16 to 18 years old do not pay tuition fees. If you're 19 or over, funding may still be available.

This BTEC business course explores core business concepts through a sports industry lens. You'll study marketing, finance, operations, and event management. The course uses the football and sport sector as a real context for business learning. It typically runs over one month as the first year of a longer qualification.

You'll complete the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business is ideal for students who want to build a strong foundation in core business concepts while gaining insight into how these skills apply within the fast‑growing world of business particularly the business of football and sport. It forms the first year of the Extended National Diploma, which you can progress onto after successfully completing year one at a merit grade overall.

You will be based at the Notts County football ground and this qualification is particularly suited to learners who enjoy applying theory to realistic workplace scenarios and want to explore how areas such as marketing, finance, operations and event management function within sports organisations. Whether you’re interested in working for a football club, a sports charity, a leisure provider, a governing body, or a commercial sports brand, this course provides a versatile and industry‑relevant starting point.

Entry requirements

You’ll need:

5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*-C, including English Language and Maths - both of these must be grade 9-4/A*-C or Functional Skills level 2 in English and Maths; or A relevant Level 2 vocational qualification with English and Maths GCSE grades 9-4/A*-C.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore core business concepts including marketing, finance, and operations.
  • You'll study how businesses function within the sports and football industry.
  • You'll examine event management and how it applies in a sporting context.
  • You'll apply business theory to realistic workplace scenarios.
  • You'll develop skills relevant to roles in business administration and marketing.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Notts County Football Club. Learning combines theory with applied business scenarios drawn from the sports industry. Assessment for this BTEC qualification is through a mix of assignments and coursework units. There is no written exam for the Foundation Diploma. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units you complete.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Notts County Football Club will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations across many sectors.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and run marketing campaigns.
  • Events coordinator, organises events for sports clubs or businesses.
  • Office administrator, manages communications and admin tasks.
  • Sales support assistant, assists sales teams with customer and order queries.
  • Sports business executive, works in commercial roles at sports organisations.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, the natural next step after this Foundation Diploma, achieved at merit grade or above.
  • Level 3 A-levels in Business or Economics, for learners wanting a broader academic route.
  • Higher National Certificate in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving toward higher education or management roles.

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