Free BTEC Level 3 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Course in Isleworth. Classes run at The Green School Sixth Form, full-time during the day. The course runs over 22 months and covers enterprise, marketing, finance, and social enterprise. You'll study four units, including one externally examined unit. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship carries UCAS points at the same level as an A-Level, so it counts toward university entry requirements. You'll need a grade 4 or above in both English Language and Maths to apply.
Who this course is for
The Extended Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is for learners who are interested in learning about business and enterprise alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects
Entry requirements
Grade 4 (or above) in English Language and in Maths.
APS 4.0
What you will learn
You'll explore what makes entrepreneurs successful and how enterprises are built and sustained.
You'll plan and create a marketing campaign, assessed through an external exam.
You'll develop knowledge of personal and business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
You'll investigate social enterprise and how businesses can create social value.
You'll practise leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills applicable across many careers.
You'll build an understanding of how businesses operate in sectors including marketing, HR, finance, and project management.
How you will learn
The course is delivered in the classroom over two years. Assessment is a mix of coursework-based units and one externally examined unit (Creating a Marketing Campaign). Each unit is graded as a Pass, Merit, or Distinction. You'll work through four units in total, combining independent project work with classroom learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Green School Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Marketing assistant - support campaigns and brand activity
Business development administrator - help grow organisations across sectors
Project coordinator - manage tasks, timelines, and teams
HR administrator - support people and workforce functions
Finance administrator - handle budgets and financial records
Social enterprise coordinator - run community-focused business projects
Entrepreneur - start and run your own business venture
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Business Management - a natural next step, and this qualification meets UCAS entry requirements for business-related degrees.
BA (Hons) Marketing, Finance, or Human Resources - the transferable skills from this course apply across a wide range of degree subjects.
Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in Business - combine work and study at Level 4 or above.
Level 4 Certificate in Business Management - a shorter higher-education route if a full degree isn't the right fit yet.
