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Free Level 3 Business Course in Milton Keynes

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 Milton Keynes. Classes run at St Paul's Catholic School, full-time over two years.

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Business covers how organisations work, from finance and marketing to human resources and operations. You'll study both profit-making and not-for-profit organisations. The course builds practical business knowledge alongside the analytical skills employers look for.

To join, you'll need 24 points or more, and a Level 2 Pass in Business if you studied it at Key Stage 4. You'll finish with a BTEC National Diploma in Business at Level 3.

Who this course is for

It does not matter what you do after post-16, this course will be relevant! Whether you continue with your education at university, get a job or organise an apprenticeship, BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business will help you to understand organisations whether profit making or not and equip you with skills needed to embark upon a successful career.

Entry requirements

24 points or more, a Level 2 Pass in Business (if studied at KS4), are needed to study this programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their finances and control costs.
  • You'll examine human resources, including recruitment, training, and employee relations.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and how leaders make decisions.
  • You'll investigate how both profit-making and not-for-profit organisations function.
  • You'll develop skills in research, data analysis, and presenting business information.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams. Assignments are set and marked by the school, with some units assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Classes are delivered in the classroom during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Paul's Catholic 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 administrator, handles recruitment, records, and staff queries.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and meets sales targets.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative operations for a team or company.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a front-line service team.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a university degree for those wanting to go deeper into business strategy and leadership.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a shorter route into higher education.
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study for those who want to earn while they learn.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those drawn toward a career in HR.
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