Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This level 3 BTEC business qualification is studied over one year and gives you a thorough grounding in how businesses operate, make decisions, and plan for growth. You'll explore topics including finance, marketing, and business strategy. The course is equivalent in size to an A Level and is assessed through a mix of coursework and exams. Pearson Edexcel awards the qualification.
You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
You'll study how organisations plan strategy and set objectives.
You'll learn the principles of marketing and how businesses reach their customers.
You'll examine business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
You'll develop skills in analysing business data and making evidence-based decisions.
You'll understand human resources and the role people play in organisations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at the college. Assessment combines internally marked assignments and coursework with externally set and marked examinations. Pearson Edexcel sets the assessment criteria for the BTEC National Certificate in Business. Your coursework is assessed throughout the year, and exams are sat at set points in the academic calendar.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator - supporting day-to-day operations in an organisation.
Marketing assistant - helping plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
Sales executive - selling products or services to customers or clients.
Customer service team leader - managing a front-line service team.
Accounts assistant - supporting financial record-keeping and reporting.
Office manager - coordinating admin and operations across a workplace.
What you could study next
Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business (Level 4) - a higher-level qualification studied at college or university, often the next step after a Level 3 BTEC.
BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree - universities recognise the BTEC National Certificate for entry onto degree programmes.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice - if you want to move into HR.
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting - if finance is the direction you want to take.
