Free Level 3 Business Course in Portsmouth. Classes run full-time at COPC Sixth Form Campus, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll explore current trends and developments across the business sector, covering areas such as finance, marketing, and enterprise. To join, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language and maths. This is a recognised level 3 business qualification awarded by OCR.
Who this course is for
An exciting opportunity to learn about the latest trends and developments in the business sector.
Entry requirements
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language and maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
You'll examine financial management, including budgets and business performance.
You'll investigate current trends and developments shaping the business sector.
You'll develop your understanding of enterprise and what it takes to start or grow a business.
You'll analyse how businesses make decisions and respond to change.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at COPC Sixth Form Campus. Assessment on the Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business combines coursework assignments and externally assessed units. Your work is assessed by your tutors and by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting formal assessments throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. COPC Sixth Form Campus 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 deliver campaigns for a business
Sales executive - managing customer accounts and generating new business
Finance assistant - supporting budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting
Human resources assistant - helping with recruitment, records, and staff support
Office manager - coordinating teams and keeping business operations running smoothly
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (OCR Cambridge Technical) - a larger qualification if you want to go deeper into business before applying to university or work.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business - a Level 4 qualification available at many colleges, a strong step toward a degree.
Business and Management degree - many universities accept the Cambridge Technical Certificate as part of an application.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting - if the finance units sparked your interest and you want a specialist accounting route.
