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Free Level 3 Business Course in Hornchurch

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 Hornchurch. Classes run at The Campion School, full-time over two years.

The course is the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business. You'll study business through projects and assignments rather than traditional exams. Topics include business concepts, financial markets, marketing, human resources, and how organisations operate locally and globally. You'll need at least four GCSE grades at 4 or above, including grade 5 in English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma is regarded as equivalent in level to 3 A levels; as such it can lead to university courses as well as further education. The Diploma provides both a broad foundation of business education and a firm basis for specialism in a selected avenue of business activity. The BTEC National Diploma cannot be combined with A levels. A BTEC National Diploma is a practical, work-related course within the field of business. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.The course is 60% internal assignments (coursework) and 40% external assessments (exams). It may be attractive to students who are not confident when it comes to exams. It is not suitable for pupils who find it difficult to cope with coursework. Thirteen units will be completed over the two year course: Unit 1 Exploring Business, Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign, Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance, Unit 4 Managing an Event, Unit 5 International Business, Unit 6 Principles of Management, Unit 7 Business Decision Making, Unit 9 Team Building in Business, Unit 18 Creative Promotion, Unit 19 Pitching for a New Business, Unit 21 Training and Development, Unit 22 Market Research and Unit 27 Work experience in Business.

An essential component of the course is a two week work experience where students can see at first hand many of the practical applications of work done in class.

Entry requirements

At least four 4 - 9 grades at GCSE 5 in English AND Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are set up, managed, and grown.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within organisations, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit, develop, and manage people.
  • You'll analyse real business decisions and the ethical issues companies face.
  • You'll develop commercial thinking through project-based assignments.
  • You'll investigate how global markets and economic trends affect businesses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through projects and assignments completed in the classroom. Assessment is coursework-based rather than end-of-year exams. Each unit is assessed through assignments set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Some units may include presentations or group projects alongside written assignments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Campion 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 campaigns for a business.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment and staff management processes.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, budgets, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and client relationships for a team.
  • Office manager, oversees admin operations across a business.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, as this BTEC is recognised as equivalent to three A levels for entry.
  • A degree apprenticeship in Business or Finance, combining work with degree-level study.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR roles.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those focusing on finance and accounts.
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