Free Level 3 Business Course in Barnet. Classes run at JCoSS, full-time during the day, over two years. This is a structured, intensive route through business study, covering the core knowledge employers and universities look for. You'll need five GCSEs at grade C or grade 5 or higher to apply. The course covers topics such as business strategy, marketing, finance, and enterprise. It's a strong foundation whether you're heading into work or planning to study further.
Who this course is for
CTEC Business Diploma
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade C/5 or higher
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate
You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach customers
You'll analyse financial information and understand business performance
You'll examine human resources and how people are managed at work
You'll develop skills in business planning and enterprise
You'll investigate how external factors such as the economy affect business decisions
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at JCoSS. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your tutors. Exams test your knowledge of core business topics at set points during the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. JCoSS will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator, supporting day-to-day operations in an office
Marketing assistant, helping plan and run campaigns
Sales executive, working with customers and clients to generate revenue
HR assistant, supporting recruitment and staff management
Accounts assistant, handling financial records and transactions
Customer service team leader, managing front-line service teams
Retail manager, overseeing store operations and staff
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Business, a common next step into higher-level business study
BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree, building on the knowledge from this Diploma
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those drawn toward finance and accounts
