Free Level 3 Business Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Stokesley School, full-time during the day. To join, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. The course runs over two years and covers the core areas of how businesses operate, from finance and marketing to people management and strategy. It's a strong foundation for university or moving into a business role.
Who this course is for
Students who have achieved a minimum of 5 grade 4 passes.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have at least 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 and above, including English Language and Mathematics.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they make decisions.
You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
You'll examine financial management, including budgets, costs, and profit.
You'll learn about human resources and how businesses manage their people.
You'll analyse business strategy and how companies plan for growth.
You'll develop skills in research, data analysis, and presenting business information.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Stokesley School. Assessment for the OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business combines coursework and written examinations. Some units are assessed through assignments and projects you complete during the course. Others are assessed through external exams set by OCR. Your teacher will guide you through both.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stokesley 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, managing client relationships and hitting targets.
Office manager, coordinating teams and business functions.
Accounts assistant, handling financial records and reporting.
HR administrator, supporting recruitment and staff management.
Customer service team leader, managing frontline service delivery.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (OCR or BTEC) - a larger qualification if you want to go deeper before university.
BA (Hons) Business Management - a common university route after this Certificate.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business - a work-focused higher education option.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice - if HR is the direction you want to take.
