What Is the Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business?
| At a glance | What it means |
|---|---|
| Size | 360 guided learning hours (GLH) |
| Units | At least nine units, including five required units |
| Assessment | All units are assessed internally. Four required units use Pearson Set Assignments. |
The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business gives business a larger place in a learner’s programme than the Award or Certificate. Pearson describes it as the size of three International GCSEs. It can be part of a one-year course alongside smaller subjects, or sit beside another subject in a longer programme.
What is in the Extended Certificate?
It has 360 guided learning hours. GLH means the time a learner spends in lessons or other learning guided by a teacher.
Learners complete at least nine units. Five are required:
- Business Purposes
- Business Organisations
- Financial Forecasting for Business
- The Marketing Plan
- Working in Teams
The remaining units are selected from Pearson’s optional unit list. Options include subjects such as customer relations, business online, enterprise and retail. Check Pearson’s structure table to see which units can count towards this qualification.
How are learners assessed?
Every unit is assessed internally. Four required units use Pearson Set Assignments: Pearson writes the assignment and the centre assesses the learner’s work. The fifth required unit, Working in Teams, and the optional units use internal assessment set up by the centre in line with Pearson’s guidance.
This means a Pearson Set Assignment is part of internal assessment, not a separate exam. For the full course structure, read the Level 2 Business overview. You can also compare the Certificate with the larger Level 2 Diploma.
What should teachers plan?
Map the required units first, then choose eligible optional units that suit the learners and the centre’s programme. Keep time for teaching, assignment work and assessment across the full set of units. Check the qualification structure and each unit’s assessment guidance before you finalise the plan.
Always check unit choices and assessment rules against Pearson’s official specification.