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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Wirral

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Wirral. Classes run at St Mary's Catholic College, full-time over two years.

This BTEC business course covers how businesses operate, how they are managed, and how they market their products and services. You'll study topics including finance, human resources, and business strategy. The course suits those moving into work or planning to study business at degree level.

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

Who this course is for

If you are looking for a career in business and want to develop skills and understanding that are directly relevant to the business world, then this BTEC qualification is for you. This course will help build your skills, knowledge and understanding of the business environment which are needed to continue studying to degree level and to start work. The skills and experience you will receive are vital to succeed in the business environment, thereby enhancing your employability within the business sector. Ideally you will be a good communicator, both in written and verbal forms, confident, conscientious and able to work independently. Above all, you will not be afraid of hard work.

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 business planning and decision-making.
  • You'll build an understanding of the wider business environment, including competition and the economy.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams. Assignments are set and marked by the college, while Pearson Edexcel sets and marks the external units. You'll complete projects that apply business knowledge to real scenarios, building a portfolio of work alongside your exam preparation.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Mary's Catholic 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 administrator, processes orders and supports a sales team.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with bookkeeping and records.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a full degree for those wanting to specialise further.
  • BA (Hons) Marketing, ideal if the marketing units sparked your interest.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units if you want broader study before university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification offering a faster route into higher education or management roles.
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