Free BTEC Level 3 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Course in Luton. Classes run at Luton Sixth Form College, full-time during the day, over two years. You'll learn how to plan, set up, and run a business, covering business finance, supply chains, customer communication, and performance monitoring. You'll also get the chance to work with real businesses and interact with employers. You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above to enrol.
Who this course is for
This is a topical subject that has been developed by Edexcel in association with Peter Jones (of Dragons Den fame). It teaches students all the necessary knowledge and develops the core skills they will require if they want to set up their own business. Students will gain confidence, motivation and excellent communication skills that are essential for both an entrepreneur and an employee. The course will give students the belief that they can be successful in the world of business by putting them in real-life situations where they will be running their own small businesses.
Entry requirements
In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have:
GCSE English grade 3
GCSE Maths grade 3
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan and set up a small business from scratch.
You'll study business finance, including how to manage income and costs.
You'll explore how to build and manage a supply chain.
You'll develop skills in communicating with customers and stakeholders.
You'll learn how to monitor business performance and plan for growth.
You'll gain experience dealing with real business challenges through employer interaction.
You'll build skills in organising your workload and meeting deadlines.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with a mix of in-class activities, research tasks, and investigative work. You'll engage with business concepts through practical exercises, guest speakers, and visits to businesses. Assessment is through coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams, so you'll build a portfolio of work over the two years that demonstrates your knowledge and skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Luton Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business development executive: supporting growth in a small or medium business
Sales and marketing coordinator: managing campaigns and customer relationships
Operations supervisor: overseeing day-to-day business activity
Retail manager: running a store or department with a small team
Self-employed business owner: starting and running your own enterprise
Junior project manager: coordinating tasks and timelines across a team
Account manager: managing client relationships and business accounts
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business: a broader qualification covering more business disciplines, useful if you want to go deeper before university.
BA (Hons) Business Management or Entrepreneurship: many universities accept the BTEC National Extended Certificate as part of an entry offer for business degrees.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/HND) in Business: a work-focused higher education route if you prefer not to take a full degree.
