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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Wimborne

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Wimborne. Classes run at Queen Elizabeth's School, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC business qualification covers how businesses operate, how they are organised, and how they market and finance their activities. You'll study units that combine theory with practical, work-related tasks. Assessment uses a mix of coursework and exams, so you build both applied skills and study habits useful in higher education.

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

Who this course is for

The New BTEC Extended in Business is a practical, work-related course designed to provide students with a broad range of knowledge about the business environment. The new BTEC Nationals in Business use a combination of assessment styles to give students confidence they can apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace - and have the study skills to continue learning on higher education courses and throughout their career.

Entry requirements

Pass in Level 2 Business or GCSE Grade C in English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different types of businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll study how businesses plan and manage their finances.
  • You'll learn how marketing is used to reach customers and grow a business.
  • You'll examine how businesses respond to their environment and competition.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to realistic business scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

The course uses a combination of coursework assignments and written exams. Some units are assessed internally through assignments you complete in class. Others are assessed through external Pearson Edexcel exams. Classroom sessions cover business theory and apply it to practical, work-related contexts. You'll build skills in research, written communication, and analytical thinking across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Queen Elizabeth's School 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 marketing campaigns.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists a sales team with admin and customer contact.
  • Customer service advisor, manages queries and accounts for a business.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification for learners wanting more depth before university.
  • A-Level Business, a popular academic route alongside or after this BTEC.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, a work-based option for those moving into employment.
  • A business-related degree or Higher National Certificate, for those aiming at university-level study.
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