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Level 3 Business Course in Westminster for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Westminster.

About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Westminster. Classes run at Paddington Academy, full-time during the day.

This BTEC covers core business topics including finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy. You'll also develop communication, teamwork, and research skills that carry across many careers. The course takes two years and combines coursework with exams. You'll need at least six GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English, Maths, and Science.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

If you're interested in business and want to follow a work related route to higher education or employment, this course is for you. Equivalent to 2 A levels, you can combine it with other level 3 qualifications that either complement or contrast with business. It would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to exam only courses. You'll also get transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of non-business careers.

Entry requirements

6+ grades at 9-4 including English, Maths and Science.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and budgeting.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop research and data analysis skills.
  • You'll practise teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.
  • You'll investigate business strategy and decision-making.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Paddington Academy. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written exams. The coursework lets you research and apply business concepts at your own pace. Exams test your knowledge of core topics. Both elements count toward your final grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Paddington 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 marketing campaigns.
  • HR administrator, handles recruitment and employee records.
  • Office manager, oversees admin operations for a team or business.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a frontline customer service team.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Business, a natural next step toward a degree-level business qualification.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, for those wanting a full university degree in business.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those interested in HR and people management.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those drawn toward finance and accounting roles.

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