Free Level 3 Business Course in Corby. Classes run full-time at Bedford College Corby Sixth Form Campus, five days a week during the day. The course runs over two years and covers the core areas of business, from finance and marketing to operations and enterprise. You'll develop analytical and practical skills that employers look for across a wide range of industries. This is a strong business qualification for anyone planning to move into work or go on to further study.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
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 examine financial planning, budgeting, and how businesses manage money.
You'll analyse how human resources and people management work in practice.
You'll investigate enterprise and how new business ideas are developed and evaluated.
You'll apply business theory to real scenarios through assignments and projects.
You'll build skills in research, communication, and presenting business information clearly.
How you will learn
The Cambridge Technical Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams. You'll complete coursework units assessed by your centre and sit OCR-set exams for the externally assessed components. Classes are delivered in a classroom setting, full-time during the day across two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College Corby Sixth Form Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator, supporting day-to-day office and operations functions
Marketing assistant, helping plan and deliver campaigns
Sales executive, working with customers and hitting targets
HR administrator, supporting recruitment and staff records
Accounts assistant, handling financial data and invoices
Customer service team leader, managing front-line service teams
Retail manager, overseeing store operations and staff
What you could study next
Level 4 or 5 HNC/HND in Business, a natural next step if you want a higher-level business qualification before or instead of a full degree.
BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree, building on the OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR and people management.
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting, for those drawn toward finance and accounts roles.
