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Level 3 Business Course in Windsor

Cost£6,602.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Business Course in Windsor. Classes run at Windsor College, full-time over 36 weeks per year across two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business covers the core areas of business operations, marketing, finance, and human resources. You'll study how organisations work, how they manage people, and how they compete in markets. The course builds the knowledge and skills employers look for in business roles.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

The Extended Diploma is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. It can also support learners who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in business or business management and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector.

Entry requirements

Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths and may include a BTEC.

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 organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit, manage, and develop people.
  • You'll analyse real business decisions and the factors that influence them.
  • You'll develop research and presentation skills used across business roles.
  • You'll understand how businesses plan for growth and respond to change.

How you will learn

The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units assessed by your tutors, building a portfolio of work over the two years. Some units may include externally set assessments. Classes are delivered in person at Windsor College during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Windsor College 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, processes invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative functions across a business.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, which this qualification meets entry requirements for in its own right.
  • A Higher Apprenticeship in Business or Management, combining work and further study.
  • 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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