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Level 3 BTEC Business Course in Coventry for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration23 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in Coventry.

About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Coventry. Classes run at Sidney Stringer Academy, full-time during the day. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business covers four units across two years, including Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business Finance, and Recruitment and Selection Process. It carries the same UCAS points as one A-level. You can extend to a double qualification worth two A-levels by studying four additional units. The course typically takes 23 months. Entry requires five GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English Language and Maths at grade 4, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification.

Who this course is for

This course will offer you a wide ranging look into the world of business. The course includes 4 units (2 units in each year) which is worth one A-level. There is also an option to study an extra 4 units which would be worth an additional A level.

The following topics will be looked at for the SINGLE Qualification: Exploring Business Developing a Marketing Campaign Personal and Business Finance Recruitment and Selection Process

The DOUBLE qualification will cover these units: Managing an event International Business Principles of Management

Entry requirements

You should have five GCSEs at Grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics (at grade 4) or a BTEC First Diploma in Business with at least a 'Merit' grade or an equivalent Level 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate across different sectors and contexts.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign, from research through to planning and execution.
  • You'll analyse personal and business finance, including budgeting, profit, and financial statements.
  • You'll examine the recruitment and selection process used by employers.
  • You'll build skills in presenting business cases and making evidence-based decisions.
  • You'll study additional management and operations topics if you take the double qualification.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Sidney Stringer Academy. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC is assessed through a mix of internal assignments and at least one externally assessed unit. Internal units are assessed through coursework and projects marked by your teachers. External units are assessed through set tasks or exams under controlled conditions. Assessment is ongoing across the two years rather than concentrated at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sidney Stringer Academy 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, onboarding, and employee records.
  • Accounts assistant: handling invoices, payments, and basic financial records.
  • Sales executive: managing customer accounts and generating new business.
  • Office manager: coordinating day-to-day business operations.
  • Customer service team leader: managing a team handling client queries and complaints.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business (Pearson Edexcel): expands your study to the equivalent of two or three A-levels and strengthens a university application.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management or Business Administration: a degree route for those aiming at graduate-level roles in management, finance, or marketing.
  • Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting: a focused route if Personal and Business Finance sparked an interest in accountancy.

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