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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Coventry

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Coventry. Classes run at Hereward College, full-time during the day.

The course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and how organisations operate. You'll work through assignments and projects that build practical business knowledge. To join a Level 3 course, you'll need a Level 2 Diploma and a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

For students aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan

Entry requirements

For Level 3 courses, students will have a Level 2 Diploma qualification and grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn about business finance, including budgets and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and the role people play in organisations.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication and professional writing.
  • You'll analyse real business situations and apply your learning to case studies.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. Pearson Edexcel BTEC qualifications are assessed through coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams. You'll complete tasks and projects that relate to real business topics, and your work is assessed by your tutors throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College 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 office or organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks and helps teams work efficiently.
  • Marketing assistant, supports campaigns and helps promote products or services.
  • Customer service advisor, manages enquiries and builds client relationships.
  • Sales support assistant, helps sales teams with admin and customer contact.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification that goes deeper into business topics and can lead to university entry.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or specialist business roles.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, building on the foundation this BTEC provides.
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