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Level 3 Business Course in Darlington

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Business Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

This is the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business. It builds on the Foundation Diploma and develops the business skills employers look for across most industries. You'll study topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. The course runs over 34 weeks. If you haven't achieved a grade C or above in English, you'll work toward that as part of your studies.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

This course is a follow on from the Foundation Diploma and will further develop essential business skills to help you find a job and work better once you have gained employment. It does not matter which industry you are interested in working in as business underpins most jobs you may want to do in the future whether working in a multi-national, small business, charity or your own business. If you have not achieved a C grade or above in English, you will as part of your course be required to work towards this as part of your study programme. You will be given the opportunity to go on work experience at certain times during your course. To develop your employability opportunities you will also participate in enterprise classes. This may focus upon additional qualifications, industrial updating and career preparation.

Entry requirements

You must have already achieved your Level 3 Pearson BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business in order to directly enter into this programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgets and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication and professional writing.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and how companies plan for growth.
  • You'll investigate how businesses operate in different sectors, from charities to multinationals.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Darlington College. Assessment is through assignments and projects rather than exams. Each unit is assessed through coursework you build up over the year. Your tutors will give feedback on drafts before final submission.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darlington 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.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff admin.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions for a team or department.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business Management or a related subject, for those wanting to go further in management or strategy.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a shorter higher-education route into specialist roles.
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