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National Certificate
The Certificate offers an introduction to a vocational sector through applied learning. For learners for whom an element of business would be complementary, the qualification supports progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other vocational or general qualifications.
180 guided learning hours · 2 units
National Extended Certificate
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. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.
360 guided learning hours · 4 units
National Foundation Diploma
The Foundation Diploma is for learners looking to study business as a one-year, full-time course, or for those wishing to take it alongside another area of contrasting or complementary study.
510 guided learning hours · 6 units
National Diploma
The Diploma is designed to be the substantive part of a 16–19 study programme for learners who want a strong core of sector study. This qualification can also be used to progress to Higher Apprenticeships.
720 guided learning hours · 8 units
National Extended Diploma
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.
1080 guided learning hours · 13 units