Free Level 3 Business Course in Burnley. Classes run at Burnley College. You'll need five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification to get started. Over two years of full-time daytime study, you'll cover marketing, finance, employment law, leadership and management, event management, and international business. You'll meet industry specialists and work through real business scenarios. This free business course is assessed through external exams and internally assessed units.
Who this course is for
Develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours within the world of business. Whether you’re new to the subject, or you’ve studied it before, this advanced course will allow you to delve deep into a range of topics including digital marketing, finance, leadership and management, event management, retail, employment law and much more. You will have the opportunity to meet industry specialists, employers and guest speakers as you develop your knowledge of business elements in practice. You will be given real-life business scenarios and may present back to an employer in industry
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and
Mathematics or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses operate, including their internal functions and external influences.
You'll study marketing, digital promotion, and creative promotion strategies.
You'll learn the principles of finance and business decision making.
You'll examine employment law and how it applies in the workplace.
You'll develop knowledge of customer service and how businesses manage it.
You'll cover event management, from planning through to delivery.
You'll study leadership, management, and international business at an advanced level.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run full-time during the day at Burnley College. You'll be assessed through four external examinations and nine internally assessed units. Internally assessed work includes practical tasks, business scenarios, and presentations to industry employers. You'll also hear from guest speakers and industry specialists throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burnley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator: coordinating operations across a range of organisations
Marketing assistant: supporting campaigns, digital content, and promotions
Sales executive: managing client relationships and hitting revenue targets
HR administrator: supporting recruitment, contracts, and employment law compliance
Events coordinator: planning and delivering corporate or public events
Retail manager: overseeing store operations, staff, and customer experience
Finance assistant: supporting budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting
What you could study next
A level 3 business qualification like this opens several routes into higher study.
Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or Finance at university
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR
Many learners use this BTEC to meet university entry requirements and progress to a full undergraduate degree.
