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Business (Extended Certificate)

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Introduction

Course Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended

Certificate in Business


LARS/QAN: 60171595


Level: 3


Awarding body: Pearson


Who this course is for

This course is designed to prepare students for specific careers in business. This means that you can tailor your studies to your career aspirations and gain relevant skills and knowledge along the way in areas such as Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Operations Management.


Our course really focuses on the vocational aspects of Business so you will find a lot of teaching is based on case studies, application to a variety of different businesses, visiting speakers, role plays and visits to industry.


Business vocational education also provides students with broader work-based skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership, which are essential in any career.


Entry requirements

There are no subject specific entry requirements. Students need to have an average point score of 3.6. Studying Business at a GCSE level is desirable, but is not essential. 


Topics I am Likely to Study

What you’ll learn


Everyone taking this qualification will study three mandatory units . They are :

  • Exploring the Business Environment

  • Developing a Marketing Campaign

  • Personal and Business Finance


The optional units have been designed to support choices in progression to business courses

in HE, and to link with relevant occupational areas. They cover content areas such as:

  • human resources

  • accounting

  • marketing

  • law


How you’ll learn

  • Through classroom-based learning. 

Course Assessment Methods

What you’ll need to bring


Nothing, we provide all resources. You just need to bring a passion for Business to each lesson. 


How you'll be assessed


Students will be assessed using external examinations. internal testing, practical tasks. role-play, and project-based assignments.


Career Pathways

What you can do next


Students can choose to go to University, apprenticeships or employment within the following career pathways:


  • Financial Managers & Directors

  • Marketing, Sales & Advertising Directors

  • Public Relations & Communication Directors

  • Purchasing Managers & Directors

  • Information Technology Directors

  • Chartered & Certified Accountants

  • Architects, Chartered and Quantity Surveyors


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