The Extended Certificate is for learners who are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects. If you are looking to enhance your career prospects, wanting to go onto further study in Business or want to develop skills and understanding that are directly relevant to the business world, then BTEC Business is for you. The Business course provides learners with an introduction to and understanding of:

• The Business Environment
• Marketing and Communication
• Management of Human Resources and Personal & Business Finance

For coursework-based units, students will produce a portfolio of evidence showing that they have met all of the assessment objectives. This will be evidenced through practical assignments, oral presentations/ demonstrations, written reports and project work. Submission deadlines are set throughout the year. You will need to ensure that you are organised and enjoy spending time working through a range of individual tasks. There is a mixture of assessment within the Extended Certificate in Business course, with 50% of the course being externally assessed.

Unit 1 : Exploring Business-internally assessed

Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign-externally assessed

Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance-externally assessed

Unit 8 : Recruitment and Selection Process-internally assessed.

Learners will develop personal skills in the areas of leadership, team working, communication and problem solving within a business context. They will also develop skills in accounting, business administration, personal selling, enterprise, recruitment, business start-up and ICT.

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