Free Level 3 Business Course in London. Classes run at Forest Hill School, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the core areas of business, from finance and marketing to operations and enterprise. You'll study the OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business, a qualification that carries weight with both universities and employers. It suits those looking to move into business roles or continue into higher education.
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 planning, budgets, and business performance
You'll analyse how businesses manage people and human resources
You'll investigate enterprise and the process of starting and growing a business
You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, case studies, and project work. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written examinations, depending on the units studied. Some units are assessed through internally marked assignments; others are externally examined by OCR. You'll build knowledge progressively across the two years, with assessments spread throughout the course rather than all at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Forest Hill 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 a business
Sales executive - managing customer relationships and hitting sales targets
HR assistant - supporting recruitment, training, and staff records
Accounts assistant - handling invoices, payments, and financial records
Retail manager - overseeing a store's team, stock, and performance
Customer service team leader - managing a team handling customer queries
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Business - a higher-level qualification for those who want to go further without a full degree
BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree - the Cambridge Technical Diploma is recognised for university entry, making this a strong step toward a business degree
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice - for those drawn toward HR and people management
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - if finance is the area you want to specialise in
