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Pathway to Business Certificate Entry Level 3

at The Manchester College, Manchester · college

Entry levelStepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

If you are looking for a career in IT or Business and need a taster of which path to follow and haven’t quite received the GCSE grades expected, then look no further, this is the course for you. This course will give you the skills you’ll need to succeed. The skills covered on this course have been chosen to reflect the demands of higher-level courses, such as level 1. We have put the course together in order to wrap it around IT and Business Skills in which you will need to progress onto a level 1 course. At the heart of this course is a unit that allows you to go on a visit for the day, this could lead to the shops or even something as exciting as the zoo for a fun day out. This course offers opportunities to allow you to have a steppingstone into a level 1 course, even if your grades were not what you expected. Just remember this college has successful courses available to suit any learner. It offers a taster of 2 different vocational studies and provides skills to assist you in a successful progression route onto higher levels.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Harpurhey Campus

    Harpurhey Campus Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 4AF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Wythenshawe Campus

    Wythenshawe Campus Brownley Road, Manchester, M22 9TG

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester
  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester

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