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Free Level 3 BTEC Business Course in Southwark

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 Southwark. Classes run full-time at Ark Globe Academy over two years. You'll need at least five GCSEs, including a grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, to be considered. The course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, international business, and management. You'll study the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, one of the most widely accepted business qualifications for university entry and employment.

Who this course is for

Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business Finance, Managing an Event, International Business, Principles of Management, and Business Decision Making.

Entry requirements

16+ years, 5 GCSE's with at least a 5 in English GCSE, and 5 in Maths GCSE

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate in different markets.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign, from research through to planning and execution.
  • You'll analyse personal and business finance, including budgets, profit, and financial statements.
  • You'll plan and manage an event, covering logistics, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
  • You'll examine international business, including global markets and cross-border trade.
  • You'll apply principles of management to real organisational scenarios.
  • You'll work through business decision-making frameworks using data and analysis.

How you will learn

The BTEC format is largely coursework-based. You'll complete assignments, projects, and case studies for each unit, with some units assessed through external exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are delivered in person at Ark Globe Academy during the day. Work is built up over the two years, so assessment is ongoing rather than concentrated at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ark Globe Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: supporting operations and office functions in any sector.
  • Marketing assistant: helping plan and run campaigns for products or services.
  • Finance assistant: supporting budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
  • Sales executive: managing client relationships and hitting revenue targets.
  • Events coordinator: organising corporate or public events end to end.
  • Office manager: overseeing day-to-day business operations and staff.
  • Management trainee: entry-level route into supervisory and management roles.

What you could study next

A level 3 business certificate opens several routes forward. You could apply for a degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or Finance at university. Alternatively, a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business offers a more applied higher education route. Professional qualifications such as CIPD (for HR and people management) or AAT (for accounting and finance) are also worth considering depending on the direction you want to take.

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