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Free Level 3 Business Course in Dartford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Dartford. Classes run full-time at North Kent College Dartford, five days a week during the day.

Over two years, you'll study a mix of core business units and specialist areas. Topics include business operations, marketing, human resources, and finance. You'll build practical skills that apply across many industries and business settings.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification provides transferable skills, knowledge and understanding that can be applied in any business setting. You will study a mixture of standard business units and specialists units offering an insight into the industry which will help path the way for your career in this area.

It will provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills required to work successfully in a business environment.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of human resources, including recruitment and managing people.
  • You'll develop financial skills, including budgeting and understanding business accounts.
  • You'll practise business communication, including writing reports and presenting ideas.
  • You'll examine how businesses plan and make decisions in different environments.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to real business scenarios through project-based work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and project assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. Some units may include a set task completed under timed conditions. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years that demonstrates your skills and knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford 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 administration.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions across a workplace.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business Management or a related subject, for those who want to go further in management or strategy.
  • A degree in Marketing, Human Resources, or Finance, if you want to specialise in one area.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a shorter higher-level route into industry.
  • An apprenticeship at Level 4 or above, combining work experience with further study.
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