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Free Level 3 Business Course in Nottingham – Nottingham Academy

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham Academy, full-time over two years.

The course gives you a broad overview of how businesses work. You'll explore topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. It counts as roughly one A level, so it sits alongside your other Level 3 subjects. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 2 qualification, to join.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business from OCR.

Who this course is for

This work related course is an alternative to A level business and is suitable for you if you are considering a career in business, studying a business related degree or thinking of running your own business in the future. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to some real business situations. It's roughly equivalent to 1 A level and is generally taken over 2 years alongside other level 3 subjects.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above or a relevant level 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgeting and costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage their people.
  • You'll look at business strategy and how companies plan for growth.
  • You'll apply your learning to real business scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nottingham Academy. The course uses a mix of assignments, projects, and case study work. Assessment is mainly through coursework, with some externally assessed units set and marked by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham 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 assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff queries.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.
  • Office manager, oversees admin operations for a business.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, if you want to deepen your knowledge before university.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more of the business sector.
  • A business-related degree such as Business Management, Marketing, or Accounting, building on your Extended Certificate.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, if the finance units sparked an interest in accountancy.
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