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.

Equivalent to one A Level.

• 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external.
• Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (58%).

Mandatory Units

• Unit 1: Exploring Business (NEA)
• Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign (EXAM)
• Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance (Exam)
• Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection (NEA)