Business - BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate

Course summary

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is aimed at post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector. This business qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. Employers and professional bodies have been involved and consulted in order to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners planning to enter employment directly in the business sector. The Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 GCE A Level. Course Details The specification is divided into units, each covering different key business concepts: Extended Certificate Units (4 Units): • Unit 1 – Exploring Business (Mandatory – Internal) • Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign (Mandatory – Synoptic) • Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance (Mandatory) • Unit 8 – The Recruitment and Selection Process or The English Legal System (Optional)