Free Level 3 Business Course in London. Classes run at Central Foundation Boys' School, full-time during the day over two years. This free business course leads to the OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business, a qualification graded on a Pass, Merit, Distinction, and Distinction* scale. It carries the equivalent weight of three A-levels, giving you UCAS points for university entry. You'll study specialist, work-related business content that also prepares you for apprenticeships and employment. Contact the school directly to confirm current entry requirements and availability.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate
You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers
You'll examine financial concepts used in business planning and decision-making
You'll develop understanding of human resources and people management
You'll analyse business strategy and how organisations respond to change
You'll build skills in researching, presenting, and evaluating business information
How you will learn
The Cambridge Technical Diploma uses a mix of coursework and external assessment. Much of your work is assignment-based, completed in class and independently. Some units are assessed through exams set and marked by OCR. Your final grade reflects the combination of these assessments, using the Pass, Merit, Distinction, and Distinction* grading scale.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Central Foundation Boys' 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 organisation
Marketing assistant, helping plan and run campaigns
Sales executive, working with customers and clients to generate revenue
HR administrator, supporting recruitment and staff records
Office manager, coordinating teams and business functions
Accounts assistant, handling financial records and transactions
What you could study next
Degree in Business, Business Management, or Marketing at university. The UCAS points from this Diploma give you a direct route into most undergraduate programmes.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business. A work-focused alternative to a full degree, often available at local colleges.
Level 3 or Level 4 CIPD Qualification, if you want to specialise in human resources.
Degree Apprenticeship in Business or Management, combining paid work with study.
