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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Stoke-On-Trent

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
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 Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification covers environmental business, marketing, and innovation and invention. You'll study how businesses respond to change, how products and services are marketed, and how new ideas become commercial realities. The course suits those who want a structured, full-time route into business study.

You'll need five GCSEs at grades 5 to 9 to apply. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Environmental business. Innovation and invention. Marketing If you require more detailed information regarding this course please visit the school website https://www.stmargaret ward.co.uk. The school prospectus is available for download highlighting the course content, entry requirements and how the course will be examined. Further questions you have please contact the centre so we can assist you with your query.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE 5-9

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses respond to environmental and sustainability pressures.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses promote products and services.
  • You'll examine how innovation and invention drive business growth.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how organisations operate and make decisions.
  • You'll analyse real business scenarios and apply business theory to them.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy. The BTEC is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams, depending on the unit. Assignments are completed over the course and marked by your teachers. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Margaret Ward Catholic 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 office or 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.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Business (Level 3), a larger qualification that broadens your business knowledge further.
  • A-Level Business Studies, an alternative academic route if you want to combine subjects.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business (Level 4), a step toward degree-level study.
  • Business and Management degree, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in business.
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