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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Leighton Buzzard

CostRevision guides for the Finance exam unit can be purchased at 9.99.
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Leighton Buzzard. Classes run at Cedars Upper School, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers how businesses operate, how they market products, manage finances, and handle people. You'll study real business decisions and apply theory to case studies. The course builds strong analysis and evaluation skills alongside business knowledge. It suits those who can write fluently and think critically.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Are you the next budding Alan Sugar, Karen Brady or even Claude Littner?!!! If your answer is yes, studying business is right up your street! If your answer is no, then studying business could still be perfect for you! Knowledge of business and business processes can be useful in many different jobs including roles within the administrative and clerical job family, accountancy, banking and finance, retail sales and customer services. It will also be useful if you are thinking about setting up your own business or being self-employed in the future. The BTEC course allows you to gain skills you may not gain by studying business A Level such as interview skills, writing business plans and giving presentations. Most students start Sixth Form with little to no idea what career they want. Studying business leads into many career paths suited to a range of people.

Entry requirements

It is not a requirement that you should have studied Business Studies in year 11 in order to take this course. However, if you have done so, you should achieve a Grade 5 or above in GCSE or a level 2 pass in Enterprise & Marketing before being accepted onto the course. A GCSE grade 5 or above in English and Maths would be preferable. You will need to be able to write fluently in order to apply business theory to case studies. Analysis and evaluation skills are important.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they make decisions.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage money, budgets, and financial performance.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll apply business theory to case studies and real scenarios.
  • You'll develop analysis and evaluation skills used across business roles.
  • You'll build an understanding of business processes relevant to administration, finance, and retail.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance at Cedars Upper School. Assessment combines externally examined units and internally assessed coursework. The Finance unit is assessed by exam. Other units are assessed through assignments and projects completed during the course. Revision guides for the Finance exam unit are available to purchase for £9.99.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cedars Upper School will confirm anything else you need before you start. Revision guides for the Finance exam unit can be purchased for £9.99 if you choose to use them.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Office assistant, handles admin, correspondence, and scheduling for a team or manager.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns and social media activity.
  • Customer service advisor, manages queries and builds relationships with customers.
  • Sales support assistant, helps a sales team with quotes, orders, and client communication.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with invoicing and basic bookkeeping.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into business management.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a university degree for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units if you want broader study.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those drawn toward HR and people management.
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