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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Leamington Spa

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Leamington Spa. Classes run at Royal Leamington Spa College, full-time over two years.

Tuition is free if you're under 19 years old or hold an EHCP. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though waivers are available based on income or benefits. The course covers how businesses operate, how they are organised and financed, and why effective communication matters. You'll explore the roles of people who run businesses and how decisions get made at every level.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

Business is one of the most useful subjects you can study at college. The average person spends roughly 45 years in employment so having an understanding of the business world is vital. This course provides an insight into how businesses operate; examining those involved in running a business, how they are organised and financed and the importance of effective business communication.The extended diploma is a two-year course. The first year is equivalent to one A level (foundation diploma) and successful completion of the first year will allow progression to year two to complete a total of three A level equivalents graded from pass to distinction*.The course is practical and work-related, where the assessment is based on investigating real life businesses. You will have to research different companies using a variety of methods, such as the internet, or conducting interviews with business owners. This course is delivered as two qualifications, each a year long (usually a foundation diploma in year 1 and the extended diploma in year 2). Students who are 18 years old when they start year 1will therefore be 19 at the start of year 2 and may be subject to fees for the year 2 qualification. All learners will need to successfully complete the year 1 qualification to be able to progress to the year 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll study how businesses raise and manage finance.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication.
  • You'll examine how marketing supports business growth.
  • You'll analyse how organisations make decisions and plan strategy.
  • You'll investigate human resources and the role of people in business.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Royal Leamington Spa College. Assessment is a mix of assignments, projects, and coursework completed throughout the course. Some units may include external exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Your work is assessed against set criteria, so you build evidence of your skills as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Royal Leamington Spa College 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, works with sales teams to handle orders and queries.
  • Customer service advisor, handles customer enquiries and resolves issues.
  • Junior account executive, supports client relationships in an agency or business.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3), the next step if you want a fuller qualification before university or employment.
  • A degree in Business Management or Marketing, for those aiming toward graduate-level roles.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business (Level 4), a work-focused route into management or specialist business roles.
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualifications, for those moving into team leadership or management.
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