BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Westminster

Cost£1,987.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green.

You'll study how businesses operate, how they market their products, and how they manage people and money. Units cover business strategy, finance, human resources, and marketing. Guest speakers from well-known companies visit lessons, and you can take part in work-related projects and site visits.

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

Who this course is for

16-18 and Adults

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they make decisions.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how companies reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage their finances and control costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations recruit and develop staff.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business ideas.
  • You'll take part in work-related projects, including tasks for real companies.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external exams. Coursework is set and marked by your tutors. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed written exams. You'll work on projects individually and in groups. Classes are delivered face to face at the college during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Paddington Green 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 office.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of businesses.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales administrator, processes orders and supports the sales team.
  • HR administrator, assists with recruitment and staff records.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 HNC in Business, a higher-level BTEC qualification for those wanting to go further without a full degree.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, which most Level 3 BTEC students are eligible to apply for.
  • A degree apprenticeship, combining work and study at degree level in a business role.

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