Free Level 3 Business Course in Redbridge. Classes run at Woodbridge Sixth Form, full-time over two years. You'll need four or five GCSEs including English and maths at grade 4 or above to join. The course covers business topics in depth and is assessed through coursework and exams. It is equivalent to three A Levels and opens routes into business, finance, management, and further study.
Who this course is for
If you're interested in UK and global current affairs, enjoy lively debate and are fascinated by the drama of Westminster, then politics A level is for you. You don't need to have studied the subject at GCSE but an interest in history and good literacy skills will be of benefit for this course. You might be heading for a career in central or local government, law, journalism or political research, though Politics A level will give you transferable skills which are useful in a wide range of careers. Politics combines well with other arts, humanities and social science subjects such as history, English, sociology and economics.
Entry requirements
4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses operate in UK and global markets.
You'll analyse business strategy, planning, and decision-making.
You'll study finance, budgeting, and how organisations manage money.
You'll examine marketing, customer behaviour, and how businesses reach their audiences.
You'll investigate human resources and how organisations manage people.
You'll develop research and analytical skills through coursework projects.
You'll build an understanding of enterprise and how new businesses are created.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom full-time across two years. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written exams. Coursework is completed throughout the course, with exams typically taken in the second year. This mix of assessment methods reflects the Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma format and gives you the chance to demonstrate knowledge in different ways.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Woodbridge Sixth Form 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
Marketing assistant, helping plan and run campaigns
Sales executive, building client relationships and hitting targets
Finance assistant, supporting budgets and accounts
HR assistant, helping recruit and support staff
Retail manager, overseeing a team and store performance
Customer service team leader, managing service quality
What you could study next
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/HND) in Business, a common next step into higher-level business study.
Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Finance, or Economics at university. The Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels and meets many university entry requirements.
Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification, if you want to move into a finance-focused career.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those interested in human resources.
