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Level 3 Business Course in Croydon – Coulsdon Sixth Form College

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Business Course in Croydon. Classes run at Coulsdon Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. Fee remission may be available, so the course could be free depending on your circumstances.

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Business covers how organisations work, how they are led, and how they grow. You'll study marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. Topics also include entrepreneurship and how to develop a business idea. The course runs over 35 weeks.

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

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you have an interest in business and leadership. If you enjoy working with people, or if you would like to develop an activity or passion you already have by setting up a business. This course will prepare you for a wide variety of roles in organisations and give you the skills and insight to pursue a career that makes a difference to yourself and others.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference. Including English Language at grade 4 and maths at grade 4 as a minimum.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and how to interpret financial data.
  • You'll examine human resources and how people are managed in organisations.
  • You'll develop an understanding of business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll investigate entrepreneurship and what it takes to start or grow a business.
  • You'll build skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and project-based assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and assignments completed throughout the course. Some units may include external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. Your work is assessed against set criteria, and there are no traditional written exams for most units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Coulsdon Sixth Form 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 admin operations and coordinates teams.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, training, and staff records.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a team handling customer queries.
  • Accounts assistant, processes invoices and supports the finance function.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Business, a natural next step if you want to go deeper into management or specialist areas.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, as this BTEC is widely accepted for higher education entry.
  • A CIPD qualification in Human Resources, if you want to specialise in people management.
  • An AAT qualification in Accounting, if finance is the direction you want to take.
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