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Level 3 BTEC Business Course in Leicester

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP1987.00. Material Fee: GBP50.00. Resident Fee: GBP165.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College Abbey Park Campus, full-time during the day. Tuition fees apply; contact the college for current costs and to ask about concessions. This one-year course covers marketing, events management, personal finance, and business finance. You'll study four units that give you a broad grounding in how businesses operate. The Pearson Edexcel btec national extended certificate in business qualification is a recognised Level 3 qualification that can take you into employment, an apprenticeship, or further study.

Who this course is for

The Business Extended Certificate is designed to build your knowledge of this industry whilst improving your English or maths qualifications. During this one-year study programme, you will learn how to develop a marketing campaign, manage events, explore the business world and gain an overview of personal and business finance. Study a wide range of business subjects to open up your opportunities in employment and education.

If you are aged 16 to 18, you will be enrolled on a study programme. This will include retaking GCSEs or undertaking Functional Skills in English and maths if you haven't already achieved a grade 4 or above. You will take part in activities that help you to develop your personal skills, such as building your character and confidence. This will help you to live well and move into your chosen career.

If you are 16-19 years old these activities will be timetabled as will work experience and placement. You can also choose to take part in other activities. For other age groups, activities will be tailored to your needs.

Entry requirements

Standard entry to this course requires references, 95% attendance at your last place of work or study, and four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths (or Functional Skills). A minimum of grade 4/5 for maths would be an advantage due to course content.

Consideration will be given to all applicants for 18-19 who hold equivalent English and maths qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop a marketing campaign from brief to execution.
  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study personal and business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage events.
  • You'll build an understanding of the wider business environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Leicester College Abbey Park Campus, running from 9am to 5pm. The course is assessed through a combination of unit assignments and coursework across four units. Some units may include externally set assessments as part of the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework. You'll also take part in activities designed to develop your personal skills alongside your business knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College Abbey Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sales executive: supporting business development and client relationships.
  • Marketing assistant: helping plan and run campaigns.
  • Office administrator: coordinating day-to-day business operations.
  • Events coordinator: organising and managing events.
  • Customer service advisor: handling enquiries and supporting customers.
  • Business support officer: working across finance, HR, or operations teams.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business (Pearson Edexcel): the next step up from this Extended Certificate, covering more units and giving you a stronger foundation for university or higher-level work.
  • Level 3 Business Apprenticeship: combine on-the-job training with a qualification.
  • A university degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or Management: this BTEC Extended Certificate can support an application alongside other qualifications.
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