Level 3 – English for Business Communication

Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Tuition Fees: £5,000.00
Duration: 11 months

Course Overview

The Level 3 Certificate in English for Business Communication is for learners who want to master high-level communication skills for professional and corporate environments.
The course focuses on formal business writing, delivering persuasive presentations, conducting negotiations, and adapting communication styles for different cultural contexts.

Why Choose This Course?

• Recognised by employers worldwide.
• Specialised focus on business-related English.
• Practical, workplace-oriented learning.
• Improves leadership and professional confidence.

Skills You Will Gain

• Writing clear and persuasive business proposals and reports.
• Presenting confidently to groups and stakeholders.
• Managing business meetings effectively.
• Negotiating successfully in English.
• Understanding and adapting to cross-cultural communication styles.

Course Modules

• Business Correspondence – Professional emails, reports, memos.
• Presentation Mastery – Content structuring, visual aids, delivery.
• Negotiation Skills – Language for agreements, contracts, problem-solving.
• Intercultural Business Communication – Etiquette, tone, global perspectives.
• Listening in Business – Understanding fast-paced, detail-heavy discussions.

Learning Methods

• Role-play and simulated business scenarios.
• Group projects and corporate case studies.
• Audio-visual business listening exercises.
• Peer feedback on presentations and writing.

Assessment

• Practical business projects and reports.
• Oral presentations and negotiation simulations.
• Listening comprehension and reading analysis.

Entry Requirements

• Completion of Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life or equivalent.
• Strong English literacy skills.

Progression

• University-level business or management degrees
• Specialist business qualifications (e.g., marketing, HR)
• Senior workplace roles

Career Opportunities

• Business administration and management
• International trade and commerce
• Marketing, sales, and client relations
• Project management

Key Facts

• Mode of Study: Full-time classroom-based
• Intakes: January / May / September
• Award: City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in English for Business Communication