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Free Level 3 Business Course in Swindon

CostFREE
Duration22 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Swindon. Classes run at Great Western Academy, full-time during the day.

This OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business takes around 22 months to complete. You'll study the business environment, how organisations operate, and specialist areas including human resources, marketing, accounting, and business planning. Units build your understanding of real business decisions and the pressures that shape them.

You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above to enrol. You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Cambridge Technical qualification in Business develops students’ core skills and understanding of the requirements of the business sector. Students gain hands-on experience and have the opportunity to focus on specific topics such as human resources, marketing, accounting and business planning Units covered (as an example) Unit 1 - The Business Environment. Why are businesses run and what influences decisions made - This is the platform for all the other units. Unit 2 - Working in Business - You will develop a practical awareness of the skills needed by employees if a business is to be successful. Unit 3 - Business Decisions - You will develop the skills to make business decisions, analysing and processing information to make informed choices Unit 4 - Customer and Communications - Purpose, method and importance of business communication and how this is used with customers. Unit 11 - Accounting Principals - An introduction and a foundation in the world of business finances and accounting.

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Maths grade 4

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how and why businesses operate, and what shapes their decisions.
  • You'll study the business environment, including competition, regulation, and economic factors.
  • You'll learn the fundamentals of human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop knowledge of marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll cover accounting basics, including how businesses track and manage money.
  • You'll work through business planning, including how to set goals and measure performance.
  • You'll build skills in analysing business problems and presenting solutions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Great Western Academy. The course uses a mix of assignments, projects, and unit assessments. Some units are assessed through coursework you build up over time. Others may include exams. Assessment is set by OCR and covers both knowledge and applied business skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Great Western 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, records, and staff queries.
  • Accounts assistant, processes invoices and helps manage financial records.
  • Office manager, coordinates admin functions across a team or department.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders, customer contact, and sales reporting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units in greater depth.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher education qualification for those wanting to move toward degree level.
  • Level 3 BTEC in a specialist area such as marketing or finance, if you want to focus on one part of the business world.
  • A degree-level apprenticeship in business management, combining work and study.
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