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Free BTEC Level 3 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Course in Croydon. Classes run at Shirley High School Performing Arts College, full-time during the day. This level 3 btec enterprise and entrepreneurship course is designed to sit alongside other BTEC Nationals or A Levels as part of a broader programme of study. Over two years, you'll explore enterprise and entrepreneurship with a view to progressing to higher education across a wide range of subjects. You'll need four to five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

Who this course is for

The Extended Certificate is for learners who are interested in learning about enterprise and entrepreneurship alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in enterprise-related subjects. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's, including English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are started and how entrepreneurs identify opportunities.
  • You'll develop understanding of business planning, including finance, marketing, and operations.
  • You'll learn how to assess risk and make decisions in a business context.
  • You'll study how to pitch and present business ideas effectively.
  • You'll examine how market research informs enterprise decisions.
  • You'll build knowledge of the legal and financial responsibilities of running a business.

How you will learn

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate combines internally assessed coursework with externally assessed examinations. Classroom-based learning covers both theory and applied tasks. You'll complete assignments and projects that draw on real business scenarios. Some units are assessed through set tasks under timed conditions. Your teacher will mark coursework, and Pearson will mark the external assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Shirley High School Performing Arts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business development assistant, supporting growth and new opportunities in a company
  • Marketing coordinator, planning and running campaigns for products or services
  • Sales executive, finding and managing customers for a business
  • Junior entrepreneur or self-employed trader, running your own small business
  • Retail manager, overseeing day-to-day operations of a store
  • Project coordinator, managing tasks and timelines across a team

What you could study next

This btec enterprise and entrepreneurship qualification is designed to support progression to higher education. You could go on to a BA in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, or Marketing at university. Alternatively, a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business offers a more applied route. Some learners also progress to degree apprenticeships in business or management, combining work with study at degree level.

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