Free Level 3 Business and Marketing Course in Swindon

Name: Free Level 3 Business and Marketing Course in Swindon
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration2 years

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

StartFlexible

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 3 Technical Level Business: Marketing Course in Swindon. Classes run full-time at Commonweal Sixth Form, five days a week during the day, over two years. You'll study how businesses are set up and grown, the key concepts behind marketing, and how organisations communicate with customers. Topics include team collaboration, legal and ethical issues in business, and customer relationship management. No prior business study is required. The course suits those who want a practical, applied route into business and marketing rather than a traditional A Level.

Who this course is for

The learners will cover topics such as:

An introduction to the establishment, growth and survival of a business.
How to plan for, deliver and evaluate collaborative projects, exploring the importance of team dynamics and

cooperation.

Understanding legal, ethical and social concerns influencing business activities.
Key concepts and terminology of marketing and how it fits within the organisation.
Main elements of marketing communications, customer relationship management, communications methods

and tools, development of an outline marketing communications campaign.

Marketing research and the roles and functions within this area of marketing.
Key concepts associated with digital marketing.
Understanding of a range of organisational stakeholders beyond the customer

From the start of the course you will be encouraged to develop yourindependent learning skills; you will be

expected to complete homework tasks and wider reading each week. You will also be encouraged to use

feedback from marked pieces to make improvements in yourwork.

There will be a number of opportunities to work as part of a team when either developing new business ideas or

making recommendations for a current business situation. It is very important that you can work with a variety

of different people and effectively complete tasks that are set. Within group activities you will also need to be

assigned different roles which will allow the development of leadership and management skills.

One of the main factors that attract many students to study the course is the fact that along with an academic

focus students are able to gain practical and real life experiences of the business world which is excellent

preparation for their future careers.

So whether you're a keen entrepreneur or someone who wants to work for a large corporation Business Studies

A Level is the perfect stepping stone to help you achieve your career goals.

Entry requirements

If you have studied Business Studies or related subjects at GCSE you will find the course a natural progression however must ensure you are aware of the increased demands and work load at Level 3. It is however not essential that you have studied any Business related courses previously at GCSE or equivalent. Students who have had no experience of Business before have the same opportunities to succeed and be successful in the course. This course is aimed at students who feel traditional A Levels are not for them but still enjoy the subject and would like to study it further.

What you will learn

You'll explore how businesses are established, grown, and kept viable.
You'll study key marketing concepts and terminology and how marketing sits within a wider organisation.
You'll learn the main elements of marketing communications and customer relationship management.
You'll examine legal, ethical, and social factors that shape business decisions.
You'll plan, deliver, and evaluate collaborative projects, including working with team dynamics.
You'll carry out market research and present findings to others.
You'll develop an understanding of the UK economy and how external factors affect businesses.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered face-to-face at Commonweal Sixth Form during the day. You'll take part in group work, individual tasks, market research activities, and presentations. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and coursework or project-based tasks as set by AQA. The course runs full-time over two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Commonweal Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Marketing assistant: supporting campaigns and day-to-day marketing activity
Social media coordinator: managing brand presence across digital channels
Market research analyst: gathering and interpreting consumer data
Sales executive: developing client relationships and driving revenue
Business development assistant: identifying growth opportunities for a company
Customer relationship manager: maintaining and improving client satisfaction
Advertising coordinator: helping plan and deliver promotional campaigns

What you could study next

A Level 3 Technical Level Business: Marketing qualification can lead into higher study or professional training. Options include a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business or Marketing, a degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications at university, or a CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) qualification for those moving into a marketing career. Some learners go on to study a BTEC Higher National in Business or apply for degree apprenticeships in marketing or business management.

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