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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Tonbridge – Leigh Academy Tonbridge

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 Tonbridge. Classes run at Leigh Academy Tonbridge, full-time over two years.

You'll study core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and entrepreneurship. The course is assessed through assignments and exams, so you build both practical knowledge and exam technique. To join, you'll need a Merit in a BTEC Business qualification or a grade 5 in GCSE Business. If you haven't studied Business before, a grade 5 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths is required.

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

Who this course is for

Business is a great choice for anyone interested in the world of commerce and entrepreneurship. It’s a great way to prepare for university courses in the fields of business and management, and to equip yourself with the know-how to start up your own business or follow a career in finance, accounting, marketing or management post university.

Entry requirements

Merit in BTEC or grade 5 in GCSE business. Students do not have to have studied Business at KS4 but will need a grade 5 in GCSE English and GCSE maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage their people.
  • You'll investigate entrepreneurship and what it takes to start and run a business.
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills through assignment-based work.
  • You'll build an understanding of how global and economic factors affect business decisions.

How you will learn

The course is delivered in the classroom at Leigh Academy Tonbridge. You'll be assessed through a mix of internally marked assignments and externally set exams. Assignments let you research and apply business concepts in depth. Exams test your knowledge of core units under timed conditions. Both methods count toward your final grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leigh Academy Tonbridge 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 for a team.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a brand or business.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue for a company.
  • Customer service advisor, manages queries and accounts for business customers.
  • Accounts assistant, supports financial record-keeping and invoicing.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification that takes your studies further and is valued by employers.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a university degree that this BTEC qualification is designed to help you access.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification if you want to broaden your subject coverage before university or work.
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