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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in London 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

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

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in London. Classes run at Saint Cecilia's Church of England School, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers the core principles of how businesses operate. You'll study topics such as business environment, finance, marketing, and human resources. The course is equivalent in size to one A Level and is designed as an applied, practical route into business study.

You'll need five GCSE grades at 9 to 4, including English and Maths, to enrol. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of the business sector.

Entry requirements

You will need five 9-4 grades at GCSE or equivalent including English and Maths to take the Level 3 BTECs. If you have also studied Business Studies at Level 2, you will need either a minimum of a Merit at BTEC, or a Grade 5 for GCSE Business. If you haven’t studied Business at Level 2, then you will need a Grade 5 in a humanities subject.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and how organisations manage money.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll apply your learning to real business scenarios through assignments.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance over two years. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete coursework tasks and sit written examinations. There are no end-of-course exams for all units; some are assessed through portfolio evidence and reports.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Saint Cecilia's Church of England 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 administrative 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, assists sales teams with administration and coordination.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports finance teams with basic bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

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