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Free Level 3 Business Course in Ealing – Brentside High School

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 Ealing. Classes run at Brentside High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers business principles, finance, marketing, and human resources. You'll also build skills in communication, teamwork, and research. These are useful across a wide range of careers, not just business. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Business is equivalent to two A levels, so it's a strong route into higher education or employment.

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

Who this course is for

If you're interested in business and want to follow a work related route to higher education or employment, this course is for you. Equivalent to 2 A levels, you can combine it with other level 3 qualifications that either complement or contrast with business. It would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to exam only courses. You'll also get transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of non-business careers.

Entry requirements

Five Grade 9-4 at GCSE plus subject specific requirements:

Grade 4 in mathematics and English language or literature or a high merit in Level 2 BTEC business

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study marketing, finance, and human resources.
  • You'll analyse business data and present your findings.
  • You'll develop teamwork and communication skills.
  • You'll research real business scenarios and produce coursework.
  • You'll prepare for progression to university or business roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, coursework assignments, and written exams. The course combines both, so you're not assessed by exams alone. Assignments are completed throughout the two years. Exams are taken at set points in the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brentside 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.
  • Office manager, oversees admin teams and business operations.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment and employee records.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a front-line service team.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Business, a practical higher qualification recognised by employers.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management degree, for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those interested in finance and accounts.
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