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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Stone

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 Stone. Classes run at Alleyne's Academy, full-time over two years.

You'll study how businesses operate, how they market themselves, and how they manage people and finance. The course covers units in business environment, finance, marketing, and human resources. It's a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC business qualification, equivalent in size to one A level. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and maths, to join.

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

Who this course is for

If you are intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching, this course is for you. It allows you to explore sport both as a performer and academically and 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

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their finances and control costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and develop staff.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll understand how external factors such as competition and the economy affect businesses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, group work, and independent study. Assessment combines externally marked exams and internally assessed assignments. Some units are assessed by coursework and portfolio tasks; others are tested in set examinations. Your teachers will mark assignments and give feedback throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Alleyne's 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.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of organisations.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support assistant, assists a sales team with admin and client contact.
  • Accounts assistant, supports finance teams with basic bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification for learners who want to go deeper into business study.
  • A Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a step toward degree-level study.
  • A Business or Management degree at university, building on the BTEC business certificate as a recognised entry qualification.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study.
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