Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time during the day, over two years. You'll explore how real businesses operate, covering accounting, finance, people management, and marketing. You'll work through case studies based on actual businesses and the challenges they face, building practical knowledge of the UK business environment. To start, you'll need at least four or five GCSEs graded 9 to 4, including Maths and English.
Who this course is for
This is a practical course where you will look at real-life situations to help develop the skills and knowledge required in modern business. It will give you an insight into current commercial trends and an appreciation of the demands of the UK business environment. You will cover a many topics such as accounting, finance, people management and marketing. You will study issues by relating them to case studies of actual businesses and the problems they experience.
Entry requirements
At least 4-5 GCSEs graded 9-4, including Maths and English.
What you will learn
You'll explore accounting and finance principles used in business decision-making.
You'll study people management and how organisations recruit, develop, and lead staff.
You'll examine marketing strategies and how businesses reach their customers.
You'll analyse current commercial trends and the UK business environment.
You'll apply your knowledge to case studies drawn from real business situations.
You'll develop an understanding of the demands and pressures businesses face day to day.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bexhill College, combining taught content with case study analysis. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC is a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Assignments are set and marked by the centre; exams are set and marked by Pearson. There is no single final exam - your grade builds across both components over the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bexhill College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator: supporting operations and office functions in any sector.
Marketing assistant: helping plan and run campaigns for products or services.
HR administrator: supporting recruitment, records, and staff processes.
Accounts assistant: handling invoices, payments, and financial records.
Customer service team leader: managing a small team in a customer-facing role.
Sales executive: developing client relationships and hitting revenue targets.
Office manager: coordinating day-to-day business operations.
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business (Level 3): a larger qualification if you want to go deeper before university or employment.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Diploma (HND) in Business: a higher-level route into management or a degree top-up.
BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree: many universities accept a BTEC National for entry.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: if HR is the direction you want to take.
