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Level 3 Business Course in Stoke-On-Trent for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in Stoke-on-Trent.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers business topics including environmental business, marketing, and innovation. You'll study how organisations work, how they market themselves, and how new ideas drive growth. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers the knowledge and skills employers look for in business roles.

You'll need five GCSEs at grades 5 to 9 to join. You'll finish with a BTEC National Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

Environmental Business. Innovation and invention. Marketing If you require more detailed information regarding this course please visit the school website https://www.stmargaret ward.co.uk. The school prospectus is available for download highlighting the course content, entry requirements and how the course will be examined. Further questions you have please contact the centre so we can assist you with your query.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE 5-9

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate and make decisions.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach customers.
  • You'll examine environmental and sustainable business practices.
  • You'll learn how innovation and invention drive business growth.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business problems and proposing solutions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, coursework assignments, and project-based tasks. Pearson Edexcel assesses the BTEC National Diploma through a mix of internally assessed units and externally set exams. Your work is marked against set criteria throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations in an office or organisation.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and run campaigns for a business.
  • Office manager, oversees admin and coordinates teams in a workplace.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue for a company.
  • Operations coordinator, keeps business processes running smoothly across departments.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a natural next step for deeper specialist study.
  • A degree-level Business or Management programme at university, building on your BTEC for a full honours qualification.
  • A professional qualification such as a CIPD or CMI award, useful if you move into HR or management roles.
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