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Free Level 3 Business Course in Hammersmith and Fulham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Ark Burlington Danes Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers a broad range of business topics. You'll study exploring business, marketing campaigns, personal and business finance, managing events, international business, and principles of management. Units also cover business decision making, pitching for a new business, and team building. It carries the same weight as three A levels.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

A vocational, specialised course that combines ongoing course work with exam-style assessments. Regular classswork and homework deadlines will be set alongside class teaching. This course is equivalent to three A' levels. Topics covered throughout this course are: Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business Finance, Managing an Event, International Business, Principals of Management, Business decision making, Pitching for a new business and Team building.

Entry requirements

5 9-4 grades at GCSE (One of these should be in English Language and Maths), including relevant BTEC Level 2 Courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate and are structured.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign from brief to execution.
  • You'll analyse personal and business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll plan and manage a live event.
  • You'll examine international business practices and global markets.
  • You'll apply principles of management and leadership.
  • You'll practise business decision making using real data.
  • You'll pitch a business idea and work as part of a team.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching, regular coursework, and homework assignments. Assessment combines ongoing coursework with exam-style assessments. Deadlines are set throughout the course to keep your progress on track. This mix of continuous assessment and exams reflects the style of the Pearson Edexcel qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ark Burlington Danes 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, records, and staff administration.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports the sales team.
  • Office manager, oversees admin operations for a business.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business Management or a related subject, for those wanting to go further in a specialist area.
  • A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR.
  • An AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those focusing on finance.
  • A higher apprenticeship in Business or Management, combining work and study at Level 4.
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