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Free Level 3 Business Course in Burton upon Trent

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Burton upon Trent. Classes run at John Taylor High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers core business topics including finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy. You'll study how organisations operate and how decisions are made at every level. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Business is assessed through a mix of coursework and external exams.

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

Who this course is for

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business

Entry requirements

55 good GCSE results grades 9-4, or grade equivalents, including at least grade 4 at GCSE in English and Maths. Students studying Cambridge National in Enterprise and Marketing or other Business related vocational qualification should have achieved a level 2 merit and those studying GCSE Business grade 4. Students do not need to have studied Business previously to be successful on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they plan for growth.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how companies reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations recruit, manage, and develop people.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and how leaders make decisions.
  • You'll develop skills in research, data analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll investigate how external factors such as the economy and legislation affect businesses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at John Taylor High School. Assessment combines internally marked assignments and externally set exams. Some units are assessed entirely through coursework, while others require a written exam. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside your exam preparation across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. John Taylor High School 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.
  • Human resources assistant, supports recruitment and staff management.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative operations for a team or company.
  • Sales executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Accounts assistant, handles financial records and supports the finance team.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a team handling customer queries.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • A degree in Business Management, Marketing, Finance, or a related subject at university.
  • Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Business, a practical higher-level route often available at college.
  • A school leaver or degree apprenticeship in business, combining work and further study.
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