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Level 3 Business Course in London for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Royal Greenwich Trust School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in London.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in London. Classes run at Royal Greenwich Trust School, full-time during the day.

The course covers the business world from the ground up. You'll explore marketing, finance, human resources, and how organisations operate. Units draw on real business situations, so you apply what you learn as you go. The course takes two years to complete and is equivalent to three A levels. Entry requires four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects.

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 planned, structured, and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations recruit and manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication and professional writing.
  • You'll analyse business decisions using real case studies and scenarios.
  • You'll build transferable skills in research, problem-solving, and teamwork.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments. You'll complete tasks that apply business knowledge to realistic scenarios. There are no traditional written exams for most units, though some units include externally set assessments. Teaching takes place in the classroom, with group work and discussion forming part of how you learn.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Royal Greenwich Trust 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, records, and staff administration.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and financial records.
  • Sales executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Office manager, coordinates operations across a team or department.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for those wanting to go deeper into a specialist area.
  • A degree in Accounting or Finance, building on the financial units in this BTEC.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a shorter higher education route into management roles.
  • A business or management apprenticeship, combining work experience with further study at Level 4 or above.
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