Free Level 3 Business Course in Bedford. Classes run at The Bedford Sixth Form, full-time during the day. The course takes two years to complete. You'll study how businesses operate, covering areas such as marketing, finance, human resources, and enterprise. The OCR Cambridge Technical qualification is well regarded by universities and employers, and it gives you a solid grounding in business principles. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they make decisions.
You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
You'll examine financial management, including budgeting and business performance.
You'll learn about human resources and how organisations manage people.
You'll investigate enterprise and entrepreneurship, including how new businesses are started.
You'll analyse real business scenarios to develop your problem-solving skills.
You'll develop skills in presenting and communicating business information clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Bedford Sixth Form. Assessment on the OCR Cambridge Technical combines internally assessed coursework and externally assessed written examinations. Coursework units are marked by your tutors and moderated by OCR. Written exams test your knowledge and application of business concepts. Both elements contribute to your final grade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Bedford Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator, supporting day-to-day operations in an organisation.
Marketing assistant, helping plan and deliver campaigns.
Human resources assistant, supporting recruitment and staff management.
Accounts assistant, handling financial records and transactions.
Customer service team leader, managing a front-line service team.
Sales executive, developing client relationships and meeting targets.
Office manager, coordinating administrative functions across a business.
What you could study next
A Level Business Studies, if you want to combine with A Levels for university entry.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/HND) in Business, a work-focused higher education route.
BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree, building on the foundation this Diploma provides.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, if you want to specialise in human resources.
