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Free Level 3 Business Course in Stamford

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
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 Stamford. Classes run at Stamford College, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks and covers thirteen units. You'll study core business topics including finance, marketing, human resources, and entrepreneurship. Seven units are mandatory. The rest are optional, letting you shape your studies around your interests. Assessment includes both coursework and externally marked exams.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. A Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma may also be accepted. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business is a two-year programme consisting of thirteen units seven of which are mandatory and four externally assessed units the rest are optional units which allows you to progress onto a Degree course or to provide you with skills to find employment or a higher apprenticeship.This course is best suited to those looking to develop business and entrepreneurial skills. Students choosing to study this course are taught by experienced lecturers often specialists in their field and you will gain knowledge of a broad range of IT-related products.This qualification is equivalent in value for UCAS of 3 'A Levels'.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths. Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma and a GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths or a pass for functional skills Level 2 English and Maths. We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you. One of the ways we do this is through a very effective '6 weeks To success programme' that operates from the first day you start your course. This in

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 how finance works within a business.
  • You'll develop an understanding of human resources and people management.
  • You'll build entrepreneurial thinking and business planning skills.
  • You'll analyse real business scenarios and make evidence-based decisions.
  • You'll complete optional units to focus on areas that interest you most.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons taught by experienced lecturers. The course combines coursework assignments with externally assessed exams. Four units are assessed externally by Pearson Edexcel. The remaining units are assessed through assignments and projects completed during the course. You'll also take part in a six-week induction programme at the start of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stamford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business Administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for products or services.
  • HR Assistant, supports recruitment, staff records, and employee relations.
  • Finance Assistant, handles invoicing, payments, and financial records.
  • Office Manager, oversees administrative functions within a business.
  • Sales Executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue for a company.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, building on the knowledge from this BTEC.
  • A Higher Apprenticeship in Business Administration or Management, combining work and study at Level 4 or above.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 professional qualification such as a CIPD or CMI Award, for those moving into HR or management roles.
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