Free Level 3 Business Course in Harrow. Classes run at Rooks Heath School. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 - 4, including Maths and/or English Language at grade 4, to join. The course runs full-time over nine months and covers how businesses operate across public, private, and voluntary sectors. Topics include marketing, personal and business finance, international business, and principles of management. This level 3 business qualification is designed to prepare you for university or employment.
Who this course is for
The programme aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the operations and structures of businesses and also to equip students with the skills required to succeed in employment or at university. The course will involve businesses in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Students will cover a range of topics that include: Exploring a Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business finance, Managing an event, International Business and Principles of management
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 including either Maths grade 4 and/or English Language grade 4.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate across different sectors.
You'll develop a marketing campaign, applying real planning and strategy skills.
You'll analyse personal and business finance, including budgets and financial planning.
You'll manage an event from planning through to delivery.
You'll examine international business, including global markets and trade.
You'll study principles of management and what effective leadership looks like.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. You'll complete assignments based on business scenarios and case studies, with some units assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed exams or tasks. Classes are delivered in a school sixth form setting, with daytime attendance throughout the week.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rooks Heath School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator: supporting day-to-day operations in an office or organisation.
Marketing assistant: helping plan and run campaigns for products or services.
Sales executive: managing client relationships and hitting sales targets.
Finance administrator: handling invoices, budgets, and financial records.
Events coordinator: organising and delivering corporate or community events.
Office manager: overseeing administrative functions across a business.
Customer service team leader: managing a team handling customer queries and complaints.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Business Management: a degree that builds directly on this business qualification, covering strategy, finance, and leadership in depth.
BA (Hons) Marketing: for those who want to specialise after studying the marketing units.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business: a Level 4 qualification if you want a shorter higher-education route.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting: a strong next step if the finance units sparked an interest in accountancy.
