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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Gillingham – Gillingham School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Gillingham. Classes run at Gillingham School, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification is a Pearson Edexcel qualification equivalent in size to one A Level. You'll study how businesses operate, covering topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, and business decision-making. Units combine practical tasks with real business scenarios. You'll need a Grade 4 in GCSE Business Studies and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics to join.

You'll finish with a Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Those who enjoy hands-on, practical work with plenty of real life situations tend to find stimulation and success through studying for a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate qualification which is equivalent in size and study hours to one A Level. This qualification is for students who are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in GCSE Business Studies and Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and keep customers.
  • You'll learn about business finance, including budgets, costs, and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage their people.
  • You'll analyse business decisions and the factors that influence them.
  • You'll develop skills in presenting and communicating business information.
  • You'll apply your learning to real business situations through practical assignments.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams. You'll complete unit-based tasks that apply business knowledge to practical scenarios. Some units may include externally assessed components set by Pearson Edexcel. Teaching takes place in the classroom at Gillingham School, with full-time daytime attendance across two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gillingham School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales administrator, processes orders and supports a sales team.
  • Accounts assistant, supports financial record-keeping and invoicing.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger Pearson Edexcel qualification equivalent to two A Levels, for those wanting to go deeper into business study.
  • A Level Business Studies, for learners who want a more exam-based route to university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a step toward a business degree.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university.
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