Free Level 3 Business Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus. You'll need 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including English and Maths, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification. Over two years of full-time daytime business classes, you study 13 units covering economics, accounting, law, marketing, human resources, and more. The course carries UCAS points, opening routes into higher education as well as employment.
Who this course is for
This two-year BTEC Business Level 3 Extended Diploma offers a valuable alternative to A-Levels, catering to students looking for a more hands-on and practical learning experience. It carries UCAS points and you can progress onto a higher education course at the college, such as a business related HND, or a business related university degree. It covers a wide range of related areas like economics, accounting, law, marketing and human resources.
Entry requirements
You will need 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above. These must include English and Maths or a Level 2 qualification including GCSE English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore how business organisations work, from structure to strategy.
You'll develop and pitch a marketing campaign.
You'll analyse personal and business finance.
You'll plan and manage a live event.
You'll examine international business and principles of management.
You'll practise recruitment, selection, and training processes.
You'll investigate customer service and market research methods.
You'll create promotional materials for a new business concept.
How you will learn
You'll learn through research tasks, presentations, written papers, and team projects. Classes are delivered face-to-face at Longbridge Campus during the day. Assessment is coursework-based across the 13 units, so you build evidence of your skills throughout the two years rather than sitting a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Marketing assistant: support campaigns and promotions for a business
Business administrator: coordinate operations across teams and departments
HR administrator: assist with recruitment, training, and staff records
Customer service team leader: manage service standards and resolve issues
Accounts assistant: handle invoicing, budgets, and financial records
Events coordinator: plan and deliver corporate or commercial events
Sales executive: develop client relationships and drive revenue
What you could study next
HND in Business (Level 5): a higher-level business qualification, often available at the same college, that builds directly on this diploma.
BA (Hons) Business or Business Management degree: the UCAS points from this diploma support university applications across a wide range of business-related degrees.
Business Apprenticeship (Level 3 or Level 4): combine work and study in a specific business role while earning a salary.
