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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day.

The course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You'll study how organisations operate and make decisions. It typically takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how companies reach customers.
  • You'll examine financial planning and how businesses manage money.
  • You'll learn about human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll develop skills in research, data analysis, and business communication.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and internal assessments set and marked by the college. Some units may include external examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional end-of-year exams for most of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business Administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Office Assistant, handles admin, communications, and coordination for a team or department.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for products or services.
  • Customer Service Advisor, manages customer queries and builds client relationships.
  • Sales Support Assistant, provides administrative and logistical support to a sales team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more specialist units if you want to go deeper.
  • A Levels in Business, Economics, or related subjects, useful if you're considering university entry.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, building on the foundation this BTEC provides.
  • A Business Administration Apprenticeship, combining work experience with further study.
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