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Free Level 3 Business Course in Coventry – Hereward College – Daytime

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 BTEC National Diploma in Business in Coventry. Classes run at Hereward College, full-time over two years.

This course is for students aged 16 to 24 years old with an Education, Health and Care Plan. To join a Level 3 business course, you'll need a Level 2 Diploma and a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English. You'll study core business topics including finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

For students aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan

Entry requirements

For Level 3 courses, students will have a Level 2 Diploma qualification and grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgets and accounts.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage their people.
  • You'll develop skills in business planning and strategy.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork in a business context.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams. Assignments are completed throughout the course and assess your understanding of each unit. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed written exams. You'll study in the classroom at Hereward College, with tasks and projects that apply business knowledge to real scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College 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.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative operations for a team or business.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a customer-facing team.
  • HR administrator, supports recruitment and employee records.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving toward higher education.
  • A degree in Business Management or a related subject at university, building on the business qualification you've earned.
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