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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Northampton

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 Northampton. Classes run at Northampton School for Girls, full-time over two years.

This BTEC business course covers how businesses work, how they are managed, and how they market their products. You'll study finance, human resources, and business decision-making. The course suits learners with four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths.

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

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone move on toing from GCSE with an interest in business. Whether you're considering working for a global corporation, small firm or even running your own business in the future, this subject will give you a good grounding in business theory. You don't need to have studied GCSE business to do this course but you will need good numerical skills (at least level 2). Studying business can lead to careers in almost any employment sector and it combines well with most other A level subjects.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their finances.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and develop staff.
  • You'll analyse business decisions and the factors that influence them.
  • You'll develop skills in presenting business information clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and assignments. Some units are assessed through coursework you complete during the course. Others are assessed through external exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Your teachers will give feedback on your work throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northampton School for Girls 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 organisations.
  • 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.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more specialist units.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for which this BTEC business qualification is widely accepted as an entry qualification.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study.
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