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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day.

The course covers how businesses operate, including finance, marketing, human resources, and business planning. You'll study for one year and develop practical knowledge that applies across many industries. The course suits those who want to move into business administration, marketing, or management roles.

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

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their finances and budgets.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and manage staff.
  • You'll develop business communication skills for professional settings.
  • You'll analyse real business scenarios and apply problem-solving techniques.
  • You'll build an understanding of entrepreneurship and business planning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College. Assessment on this BTEC qualification is mainly through assignments and project work rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units you study. Some units may include presentations or group tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield 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 administrator, manages communications, records, and scheduling.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries and builds client relationships.
  • Sales support assistant, assists the sales team with admin and coordination.
  • HR administrator, supports recruitment and employee record-keeping.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business, a larger Level 3 qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • A Level Business Studies, an alternative academic route toward higher education.
  • Level 4 or 5 HNC or HND in Business, a higher-level qualification leading toward a degree.
  • Business or Management degree, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in business or marketing.
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