Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in St Albans

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in St Albans. Classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks and covers the broad foundations of business. Units include marketing, finance, and core business operations. In the second year, you can specialise in marketing, finance, or mainstream business. The marketing pathway is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, or a full Level 2 qualification with a merit profile. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

Students will study on the BTEC Foundation Diploma in the1st year which leads into the Extended Diploma in the 2nd year.

The course provides a broad foundation in Business within the 1st year and then offers students the opportunity to specialise in a specific Business pathway in their 2nd year.

Currently we offer pathways in Marketing, Finance and Mainstream Business:

Marketing Pathway: The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) have agreed that all students who complete the marketing pathway will have direct access to their Level 4 CIM qualifications as they will have demonstrated relevant prior learning.

Finance Pathway: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) have agreed that by following this pathway you will meet the entry requirements for the ACCA Level 4 Qualification.

Mainstream Pathway: This route provides a holistic approach to Business, providing students with a broad range of topics that will support them with either progressing into employment or onto study at University.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 including maths and English or a full Level 2 with a merit profile and grades 9 - 4 in English & maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how companies reach customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and budgeting.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication and administration.
  • You'll investigate how organisations plan and make decisions.
  • You'll choose a specialist pathway in marketing, finance, or mainstream business in your second year.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. You'll be assessed through assignments and projects rather than traditional exams. Each unit has its own set of tasks that build toward your final grade. Work is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College St Albans Campus 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 administrator, manages communications, records, and scheduling.
  • Sales support assistant, assists the sales team with quotes and customer queries.
  • Finance administrator, processes invoices and supports the accounts team.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries and resolves issues for customers.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3), the natural next step from this qualification and often studied in the second year at the same centre.
  • Higher National Certificate in Business (Level 4), a step toward degree-level study in business or management.
  • Degree in Business, Marketing, or Finance, for those aiming for graduate-level roles or professional careers.

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