Free BTEC Level 3 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Course in Sevenoaks. Classes run full-time during the day at Knole Academy, over two years. You'll study enterprise and entrepreneurship alongside your other subjects, building knowledge that supports progression to a wide range of higher education courses. The level 3 BTEC enterprise and entrepreneurship qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, to be considered for a place.
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.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or more including Maths and English
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are started and how entrepreneurs identify opportunities.
You'll examine how to plan and pitch a business idea.
You'll study how enterprises manage finance, risk, and growth.
You'll analyse real business models and what makes them succeed or fail.
You'll develop skills in research, presentation, and business decision-making.
You'll learn how enterprise thinking applies across different sectors and industries.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, combining taught sessions with project work and assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and assignments completed over the two years, with some external assessment set by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional written exams for every unit. Your work is submitted and marked against Pearson Edexcel's national standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Knole Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business development assistant, supporting growth in small or large firms
Marketing assistant, helping plan and run campaigns
Sales executive, working with clients and hitting targets
Entrepreneur or self-employed trader, running your own venture
Project coordinator, managing tasks across a team
Retail manager, overseeing a shop or department
Social enterprise worker, running projects with a community focus
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Business and Management, a common next step for learners who want to study business at university level.
BA (Hons) Marketing or Entrepreneurship, for those who want to specialise further.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a shorter higher education route if you prefer not to go straight to a full degree.
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, if you want to broaden your study before applying to university.
