BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Luton for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Chalk Hills Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
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 Luton.

About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Luton. Classes run at The Chalk Hills Academy, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC business qualification covers how businesses operate, how they market products, how they manage people, and how they handle finance. You'll also study business law and the role of enterprise. The course suits those who want to study business alongside other subjects and progress to university or employment.

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

Who this course is for

Students interested in a Business Extended Certificate.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage and develop their people.
  • You'll examine business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll look at business law and the legal environment companies work in.
  • You'll develop your understanding of enterprise and entrepreneurship.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom-based teaching with assignments and projects. Some units are assessed through coursework you build up over time. Others include external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll work on real business scenarios and case studies in class. Your teachers will give you feedback on assignments throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Chalk Hills Academy 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, communications, and scheduling.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists sales teams with admin and client contact.
  • Accounts administrator, processes invoices and financial records.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, for a deeper focus on business before university.
  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, where this BTEC is widely accepted as an entry qualification.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration or Marketing, combining work and study.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, if you want to specialise in finance.

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