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Free Level 3 Business Course in Kingston upon Thames – Coombe Boys’ School

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 Kingston upon Thames. Classes run at Coombe Boys' School, full-time over two years.

The course gives you a broad grounding in how businesses work. You'll explore marketing, finance, human resources, and business operations. It covers the kinds of decisions and challenges businesses face every day. The course is equivalent to three A levels and is a strong Level 3 business qualification for anyone heading into work or higher education.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to join. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone considering a career in business including running one of your own. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to the kinds of situations faced in business today. The course is a useful stepping stone to business related courses in higher education, or to business jobs and apprenticeships. It will also give you transferable skills that can be used across a range of careers. Equivalent to 3 A levels, it is more coursework focused than a traditional A level business course, so would suit you if you prefer being assessed on projects and assignments rather than a final exam.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business ideas.
  • You'll apply your learning to real business scenarios and case studies.
  • You'll build transferable skills useful across a wide range of careers.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. Assignments are set and marked by the centre. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete projects, reports, and presentations throughout the course. There are no traditional written exams for every unit, but some units are externally assessed under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Coombe Boys' 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.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, training, and staff records.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Office manager, coordinates admin and operations across a team.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for those wanting to study at university level.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Business, a shorter higher education route often available at college.
  • A business or management apprenticeship, combining work with further study.
  • A CIPD qualification in HR, for those focusing on a people management career.
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