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Free Level 3 Business Course in Aylesbury

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 Aylesbury. Classes run at The Aylesbury Vale Academy, full-time over two years.

This BTEC covers the core areas of business: finance, marketing, human resources, and business operations. You'll learn through group work, presentations, research, role plays, and visits to see how businesses operate. The course is broadly equivalent to three GCE A Levels and totals 180 credits.

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

Who this course is for

A two year course in which students will complete units totalling 180 credits. This course is broadly equivalent to 3 GCE A Levels. Learning will take place through many different methods including; group and pair work, presentations, discussions, role plays, individual researching and whole class discussions and activities and trips to view how businesses work in the real world.

Entry requirements

A Pass grade in BTEC Enterprise and a grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics

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 organisations, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit, manage, and develop staff.
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills through individual and group projects.
  • You'll practise presenting ideas and communicating in a professional business context.
  • You'll gain insight into real business environments through trips and activities.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through group work, pair work, presentations, discussions, role plays, and individual research. Whole-class activities and business visits are also part of the course. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed across the two years, in line with the Pearson Edexcel BTEC specification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Aylesbury Vale 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 administration.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and financial records.
  • Sales executive, manages client accounts and drives new business.
  • Office manager, coordinates office operations and team administration.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business Management or a related subject, for those wanting to go further in a business career.
  • A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR roles.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those focusing on finance and accounts.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a work-based higher education route.
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