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Level 3 Extended Certificate in Marketing

COURSE CODE
Extended Certificate in Marketing

COURSE DURATION
1 year

LOCATION
Central Campus

START DATE
02/09/24

Businessman holding pens and holding graph paper are meeting to plan sales to meet targets set in next year.
Businessman holding pens and holding graph paper are meeting to plan sales to meet targets set in next year.
Businessman giving presentation in conference room.
Business students creating digital marketing materials on their phone

Course summary

The Level 3 Extended Certificate in Marketing is a one-year course equivalent to one A Level and allows progression to the National Extended Diploma in Marketing, equivalent to 3 A Levels. It is a practical, work-related course, focusing on the development of a range of specialist skills in the Marketing sector including Digital Marketing. This course is ideal for school leavers wishing to pursue a career in the Marketing sector. The content of this course is appropriate and consistent with current industry practice, to enable learners to enter employment directly. This qualification also allows appropriate progression for those aspiring to go on to higher-level study.

Course requirements

To apply for this Level 3 Extended Certificate in Marketing, you will need to have either:

  • Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including Grade 4/C or above in both English and Maths

Or

  • A related BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate or Diploma at Merit or above, plus Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and Maths.

Learners taking this Level 3 Extended Certificate in Marketing qualification will study six mandatory units:

  • Careers in Marketing
  • Marketing Principles
  • Customer Communication
  • Applying Digital Marketing
  • Branding Products and Services
  • Activating a Brand

This Level 3 Extended Certificate in Marketing qualification has a range of assessment types and styles. There are two main forms of assessments: coursework and exams.

Once you have successfully completed this Level 3 Extended Certificate in Marketing course, you may wish to progress to employment in the marketing sector via an apprenticeship.

This qualification also offers you the opportunity to progress to a broad range of higher education programmes, including Higher National Diplomas and undergraduate degrees.

To discuss your options direct with the course tutor email

[email protected]

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