Free Level 3 Business Course in Bradford. Classes run at Feversham Girls Academy, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 to join. The course runs over two years and covers the core knowledge and skills that underpin how businesses operate. You'll explore topics such as finance, marketing, enterprise, and business strategy. This OCR-awarded business qualification is well matched to further study or entry-level roles in business and administration.
Who this course is for
Certificate in Business
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs 4-9
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
You'll examine business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
You'll analyse how businesses make decisions and develop strategy.
You'll investigate enterprise and what it takes to start and grow a business.
You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Feversham Girls Academy. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written examinations. Some units are assessed through internally marked assignments; others are assessed by OCR through external exams. Your work is submitted across the two years rather than all at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Feversham Girls Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator - supporting day-to-day office and business operations
Customer service advisor - handling enquiries and resolving issues for customers
Sales executive - generating leads and supporting a sales team
Marketing assistant - helping plan and deliver marketing campaigns
Accounts assistant - supporting financial record-keeping and reporting
Office manager - coordinating admin functions across a business
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (OCR Cambridge Technical) - a larger qualification that goes deeper across more business topics and carries more UCAS points.
A-Level Business - a common route for those considering university entry.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business - a higher-level business qualification for those moving into management or specialist roles.
Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university.
