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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
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 Harrow. Classes run at Hatch End High School, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You'll develop practical skills in communication, teamwork, research, and analysis. Assessment combines coursework and exams, so you're not relying on exams alone. The course suits those who want a work-related route into higher education or employment.

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

Who this course is for

If you're interested in business and want to follow a work related route to higher education or employment, this course is for you. You can combine it with other level 3 qualifications that either complement or contrast with business. It would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to exam only courses. You'll also get transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of non-business careers.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage finance and control costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop research and analysis skills applied to real business scenarios.
  • You'll build communication and teamwork skills valued across many careers.
  • You'll understand business strategy and how decisions are made at a senior level.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Hatch End High School. Assessment is a mix of coursework and written exams. Coursework lets you apply your knowledge to business tasks and projects. Written exams test your understanding of core topics. This blended approach means your final grade reflects both ongoing work and exam performance.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hatch End High 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 support assistant, provides administrative help to a sales team.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports finance and bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units in depth.
  • A-Level Business, if you want a more exam-focused route to university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or a related subject at university.
  • Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification, for those interested in a finance career.
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