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Level 3 Business Course in Coventry for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Sidney Stringer Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration22 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in Coventry.

About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Coventry. Classes run at Sidney Stringer Academy, full-time during the day.

The course is free for enrolled students aged 16 and over. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects to get started. Over 22 months, you'll explore how businesses operate, covering marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. Pearson Edexcel rate this BTEC as equivalent to three A levels, so it carries real weight for university or employment.

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

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone considering a career in business including running one of your own. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to the kinds of situations faced in business today. The course is a useful stepping stone to business related courses in higher education, or to business jobs and apprenticeships. It will also give you transferable skills that can be used across a range of careers. Equivalent to 3 A levels, it is more coursework focused than a traditional A level business course, so would suit you if you prefer being assessed on projects and assignments rather than a final exam.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within organisations, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources, including recruitment, training, and managing people.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and how organisations respond to change.
  • You'll develop skills in research, data analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll apply your learning to real business scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. You'll be assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams. Assignments ask you to research and respond to business scenarios. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed assessments. There is no single final exam; your grade builds across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sidney Stringer Academy 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 marketing campaigns.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, training, and staff records.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales executive, manages customer accounts and drives revenue.
  • Office manager, coordinates admin functions across a business.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for those wanting to go further in higher education. This BTEC is widely accepted by universities as an entry qualification.
  • A Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, combining work and study for those ready to earn while they learn.
  • A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those interested in a career in HR.

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