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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Waltham Forest

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification is for 16 to 18 year olds. The course takes one year. You'll study how businesses are structured and how they operate. Topics include business decisions, marketing, finance, and human resources. You'll build practical knowledge alongside business theory.

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

Who this course is for

16 to 18 Year Olds

Entry requirements

https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they make decisions.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and managing money.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business problems and presenting solutions.
  • You'll understand how strategy and objectives shape a business.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, coursework assignments, and case studies. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Coursework is marked by your tutors and moderated externally. Exams test your knowledge of core business topics under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux Sixth Form 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 and accounts.
  • Sales support assistant, assists a sales team with admin and coordination.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports a finance team with basic bookkeeping.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more specialist units.
  • A-Level Business, a strong academic route if you want to apply to university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • Business and Management degree, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in business.
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