BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Business

With a track record of student success of 40 years, the BTEC International Level 3 certificates are worldwide recognized by governments, industry, and higher education. BTEC International Level 3 credentials enable learners to advance to the job, either directly or through further study. Each year, almost 100,000 BTEC students apply to university. Their Level 3 BTECs, either alone or in conjunction with A Levels, are accepted for admission to appropriate degree programmes in the UK, international universities, and institutions of higher education. It strives to offer a learner-centred approach to education by providing a flexible, unit-based framework and knowledge that can be applied to project-based evaluations. BTECs emphasize the comprehensive development of the practical, interpersonal, and critical thinking abilities essential for employment success.

The international level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business is equivalent to 1.5 International A Levels and is primarily aimed at learners between the ages of 16 and 19 who want to pursue a career in business, primarily through higher education to gain graduate entry employment with businesses or through junior business employment.

The program is designed as a one-year, full-time course that covers the foundations of the business sector and allows for progression to a work-based learning certificate in the business sector and the second year of study at level 3. It promotes advancement to higher education when studied as part of a study program that includes other BTEC International Level 3 certificates or international A levels.

BTEC qualifications provide the breadth and depth of learning to give learners this experience that will prepare them for further study or training. This includes the opportunity for learners to choose several topics from a selection of options reflecting the progression pathways in business.