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Free Level 3 Business Course in Havering

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Diploma in Business in Havering. Classes run at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School, full-time over two years.

The course covers how businesses actually operate, from marketing and finance to human resources and business strategy. You'll explore the challenges facing local, national, and international businesses. Units look at how different business functions work together as a whole. Entry typically requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, with a grade 4 recommended in English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

This BTEC encourages students to develop an understanding of how business works in the real world. The students discover the problems and opportunities faced by local, national and international businesses. Emphasis is placed on realistic business contexts throughout, meaning that students develop an understanding of how various business functions such as marketing, finance, human and physical resources work together, as part of a cohesive business.

Entry requirements

5 4+; recommended 4 in English and Mathematics

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how marketing, finance, and human resources work together in a business.
  • You'll study the challenges and opportunities facing businesses at local, national, and international levels.
  • You'll develop an understanding of business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll examine how businesses manage physical and financial resources.
  • You'll analyse real business contexts and apply your knowledge to practical scenarios.
  • You'll build skills in research, data analysis, and presenting business information.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Diploma combines coursework assignments with external examinations. Coursework is assessed through projects and tasks set in realistic business contexts. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed written exams. You'll study in the classroom full-time, with teachers guiding you through each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' 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.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales executive, manages customer accounts and drives new business.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative functions across a team.
  • Human resources assistant, supports recruitment and employee relations.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoicing, budgets, and financial records.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a natural next step toward management roles.
  • A university degree in Business Management, Marketing, Finance, or a related subject, building on the Level 3 foundation.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work experience with further study.
  • Professional qualifications such as CIPD for HR or AAT for accounting, if you want to specialise.
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