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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in London for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Wimbledon College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
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 Wimbledon College, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification takes one year to complete. It counts as the equivalent of one A level. You'll study topics including business finance, marketing, human resources, and enterprise. The course builds transferable skills in teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. It sits alongside other Level 3 courses, such as A levels or other BTECs.

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

Who this course is for

It gives you the opportunity to study a work related qualification alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other BTEC qualifications. The equivalent of 1 A level, it will also give you transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths. Grade 4 in GCSE Business or MERIT in BTEC Business Level 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn about business finance, including budgets and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in teamwork, leadership, and resilience.
  • You'll investigate enterprise and how new business ideas are developed.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Wimbledon College. The course uses a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally examined units. Assignments are based on real business scenarios. External exams test your knowledge of core business topics. Your work is assessed by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wimbledon 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.
  • 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 for businesses.
  • Sales support assistant, helps a sales team with admin and client contact.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Business (Level 3), a larger qualification for those wanting deeper business study before university.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, building on the foundation this BTEC provides.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 option for those moving into higher education or professional roles.
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