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Free Level 3 Business Course in Wigan – Winstanley College

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 Wigan. Classes run at Winstanley College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers the core areas of business: finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy. You'll study how organisations operate and make decisions. The course takes two years to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Full details available on our website, click on the ‘Go to course’ button below.

Entry requirements

Full details available on our website, click on the ‘Go to course’ button below.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within organisations, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses manage their people.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll develop skills in research, data analysis, and presenting business information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching, assignments, and project work. Assessment is mainly through coursework and internal assessments, with some externally assessed units set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional written exams for every unit, but some units do include a set task completed under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Winstanley College 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.
  • Human resources assistant, supports recruitment and staff management.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative functions across a team.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a customer-facing team.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, for those who want to combine the BTEC with an A Level route.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a strong step toward a degree.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a full undergraduate degree for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into human resources.
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