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Free Level 3 Business Course in ELY – Ely College

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 Ely. Classes run at Ely College, full-time over two years.

The course is for 16 to 19 year olds and covers the equivalent of two A Levels. You'll study business functions, management, finance, marketing, and how organisations operate. Units explore real business decisions and the skills employers look for. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

This is a Level 3 Diploma course. It is the equivalent size to two A Levels - 120 credits.The Diploma is a two year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for students who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. It can also support students who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in business or business management and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector.

Entry requirements

At least 5 GCSE Grades 9 - 4 to include English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn about business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how people are managed at work.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll understand how external factors such as the economy and law affect business decisions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and independent study. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked against set criteria. Some units are assessed by timed written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ely College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You may need to contribute toward textbooks, supplementary resources, and any study visits.

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.
  • Sales executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Human resources assistant, supports recruitment and staff management.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a frontline service team.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, a natural next step after this BTEC National Diploma.
  • A Higher Apprenticeship in Business or Management, combining work and study at Level 4 or above.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 professional qualification such as a CIPD or CMI Award, for those moving into HR or management roles.
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