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Free Level 3 Business Course in Bexley

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business in Bexley. Classes run at CTK St Mary's Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

You'll study topics including marketing, finance, law, and international business. The course uses projects and assignments based on real workplace situations. You'll also develop time management and research skills alongside the subject content. To start, you'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, which carries the same weight as three A Levels.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Extended Diploma is a work-related course. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands and focus on: Economics, ICT, Law and Marketing. You should enjoy completing coursework and undertaking research if you choose to study this course and your time management skills should be excellent. This two-year course is equivalent to three A Levels and helps students to enter employment or to progress to Higher Education. Students visit appropriate workplaces and College Business Partners regularly deliver lectures in their areas of expertise. The course is made up of eighteen units - four core units and fourteen specialist units - taken from a range of pathways. The specialist units explore particular topics in depth and develop specialist skills. Core units include: The Business Environment, Business Resources, Introduction to Marketing, and Business Communication. Specialist units include: Accounting, Human Resources, Management, Law, Administration, Retail and general options.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate and are structured.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign from brief to execution.
  • You'll study personal and business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine business law and its impact on organisations.
  • You'll plan and manage a business event.
  • You'll investigate international business and global markets.
  • You'll build research, essay writing, and time management skills.

How you will learn

The course is assessed both internally and externally. Internal assessment uses coursework, projects, and assignments based on workplace scenarios. External assessment includes set tasks and examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also take part in workplace visits and hear from business partners throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTK St Mary's Sixth Form 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 campaigns for a business.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and employee relations.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and client accounts for a team.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions across a workplace.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or Finance at university, a natural next step after this Level 3 qualification.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a shorter higher education route often available at local colleges.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration or Marketing, combining work and study if you prefer to earn while you learn.
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