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Free Level 3 Business Course in St Albans

CostFREE
Duration24 months
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 St Albans. Classes run at Samuel Ryder Academy, full-time during the day over two years.

You'll study how businesses operate, from finance and marketing to human resources and strategy. The course is built around the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma, so you'll develop both theory and practical business skills. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths and English, to join.

You'll finish with a BTEC National Diploma in Business at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Studying Business Studies will provide you with the support to fully develop your knowledge and expertise in the subject. Students will have access to fantastic IT facilities - which along with a dedicated teaching team - will give you the opportunity to reach your potential.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs grade 9 to 5 including maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they make decisions.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how companies reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage their people.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and how companies plan for growth.
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills used across the business world.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your teachers. External exams test your knowledge of core business topics. You'll study in the classroom, supported by IT facilities at Samuel Ryder Academy.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Samuel Ryder Academy 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 assistant, supports recruitment and staff management processes.
  • Office manager, oversees administration and operations in a workplace.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue for a company.
  • Accounts assistant, handles financial records and supports the finance team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a degree for those aiming for graduate-level roles in business.
  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business, a higher-level option if you want to progress without a full degree.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR and people management.
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