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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Walsall – Shire Oak Academy

CostFREE
Duration8 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Walsall. Classes run at Shire Oak Academy, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel qualification covers business fundamentals alongside a broad programme of study. You'll explore how organisations operate, how they market products, and how they manage people and finance. The course takes around 8 months to complete. You'll need a minimum grade 4 GCSE in Business to join.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC L3 Extended Certificate

Entry requirements

Minimum 4 GCSE Business

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study how companies plan and manage their finances.
  • You'll learn how marketing is used to reach customers and grow sales.
  • You'll examine how organisations recruit, manage, and develop people.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business data and making decisions.
  • You'll understand how external factors such as the economy affect businesses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Shire Oak Academy. The Pearson BTEC format combines internally assessed assignments with externally assessed exams. Assignments are based on real business scenarios and are marked by your tutors. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. This mix of coursework and exams reflects how the qualification is structured.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Shire Oak 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 tasks.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Sales support assistant, works with sales teams to manage accounts and orders.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries and resolves issues for customers.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger Level 3 BTEC business qualification that goes deeper into business topics and strengthens your university application.
  • A-Level Business, a traditional academic route that pairs well with a Level 3 BTEC business course for university entry.
  • Higher National Certificate in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a strong next step toward a business degree.
  • Degree in Business Management, the natural progression for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
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