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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Sutton Coldfield – Sutton Coldfield College

CostFREE
Duration42 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 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 Sutton Coldfield. Classes run at Sutton Coldfield College, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC business qualification runs for 42 weeks. You'll study how businesses operate, covering finance, marketing, recruitment, and enterprise. You'll also develop teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. To join, you'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or Maths. You can resit either subject alongside the course.

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

Who this course is for

This Level 3 Business course is ideal if you want to understand how businesses operate and succeed. You�ll explore key topics such as finance, marketing, recruitment and enterprise, while developing valuable skills like teamwork, problem solving and communication.

Entry requirements

You�ll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English or Maths. You can resit either English or Maths alongside this course. Successful completion of Year 1 allows progression to the full Diploma.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are financed and how they manage money.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn about recruitment processes and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll examine enterprise and what it takes to start and grow a business.
  • You'll develop teamwork and communication skills through practical activities.
  • You'll build problem-solving skills applied to real business situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sutton Coldfield College. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams, as set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your tutors. Exams test your knowledge of core business topics under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Coldfield 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 organisation.
  • 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.
  • HR administrator, assists with recruitment and staff records.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Business (Level 3), a larger qualification that builds on this Extended Certificate and broadens your business knowledge.
  • A-Level Business, an alternative academic route if you want to combine subjects.
  • Level 4 HNC in Business, a higher-level course for those moving toward degree-level study.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university.
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