BTEC

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BTECs are globally recognized qualifications empowering learners with hands-on practical

learning that open doors to international higher education and employability

Pearson

Pearson, the world’s leading learning company,

was founded in 1844 by Samuel Pearson in

Yorkshire, England. Now, with 24,000 employees in

over 70 countries around the world, Pearson has

been at the forefront of education with its

universal statement of “blended learning”;

offering a range of products catering to learners

at every stage of need- School, Higher

Education, Professional and Test Prep material.

Pearson India has been invested in providing the

vast and versatile Indian learner base, the

curriculum they need to develop comprehensive

and conceptual learning so that they are well

prepared and confident at every stage of their

career and self development by orienting them

towards excellence. The various products of

Pearson India offer solutions around:

• Quality Content

• Assessment Tools

• Education Services

So that learning is enabled, embedded and

empowering for learners across.

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Rachna Udasi,University undergraduate in Business

and former BTEC Business student

BTEC helps you be more independent and you actually know what’s happening in the current world rather than just learning from textbook.”

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BTEC?For over 30 years, Pearson BTEC’s applied learning has

been developing practical, interpersonal and thinking

skills, in cooperation with relevant Industry bodies to ensure

that employer needs are met.

Why Pearson

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BTEC?

BTEC (Business & Technology Education Council)

is a globally renowned qualification that

prepares learners for a successful and lucrative

career in the field they desire, with hands-on

practical learning. BTEC courses equip learners

with ground level skills, and offer flexible modules

of learning to match industry demands with

efficient skills.

A BTEC qualification opens doors to careers in

international entities and global opportunities, by

empowering learners with unique skills that make

them stand out in market demand.

What is

74% of businesses say theyprefer a mixture of academic and technical qualifications.

Academic robustness to enhance Career

oriented skill development

Get internationally recognized

qualifications

Recognised by Times’ Top 100,

more than 340 global universities

40% of employers are facing

difficulties in hiring, and lack of skills is the main cause

85% of 16-18 year old students in

FE colleges take vocational

course.

Recognized by over 100 global

professional bodies

Nearly 23% of students in UK entering top

Universities with BTEC.

Over 2.5 million learners every year choose a BTEC course.

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Pearson BTEC

BTEC Curriculum helps in acquiring and developing skills at every stage of academic progression, with a plethora of vocational courses suited to cater to every level of learning capacity. From Foundational Learning at high-school level to Professional Courses at post graduate level, BTEC combines age-based learning with skills necessary for every step of employability.

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Classes 9th & 10th

Age 14-16 years

1st YearUndergraduate

PostGraduate

Classes 11th & 12th

Age 16-19 years

2nd YearUndergraduate

3rd & 4th YearUndergraduate

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Key sectors to push skill-development to an international level:

• Applied Sciences• Art & Design• Business & Services• Children’s Care, Learning and Development• Construction• Engineering• Hair & Beauty• Health & Social Care• Hospitality, Travel and Tourism• IT• Land & Environment• Media• Performing Arts & Music• Public & Uniformed Services• Sport• Training & Education

Pearson BTEC Industry Sectors

784approved centresin 60 countries

Pearson BTEC Industry Sectors

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Art & Design

The creative industry demands not just constant

ideation and creativity, but also the capacity

to mould thoughts according to market

demand and popular trends to design big

ideas. This course helps equip students with the

capacity for creative thinking and to recognize

its value in the creative industries and beyond.

Students are also empowered with the skills to

communicate their ideas and creative output

through visual, written and oral presentation.

Business

Careers in management, administration, human

resources, marketing, entrepreneurship,

accounting and finance need the power of

keen market insight and participation to

develop core competencies and performance

in the field. The course equips students to

understand international business operations

and the opportunities and challenges

presented by a globalised market place.

Engineering

Technical studies require core knowledge,

skills and techniques that all engineers

require, irrespective of future specialism,

to be equipped with hands-on

knowledge necessary to develop a niche

career in Engineering. The objective of

this course is to help build a body of

specialist competencies in order to be

successful in a range of careers in

engineering at the Associate Engineer or

Operational Engineer level.

Hospitality Management

The course helps provide students with an

exciting, stimulating and challenging

programme of study in Hospitality that

combines subject knowledge and industry

experience that is responsive to the

constantly evolving needs of both students

and employers. It equips students with

hospitality skills, knowledge and the

understanding necessary to have thriving

careers in the global field of Hospitality

Management.

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Pearson BTEC Industry Sectors

Creative Media Production

Media has globally shown a potential of

tremendous growth and scope. Creative

Media Production needs skills, knowledge

and understanding necessary to

understand audience, outreach, and

communication strategies to garner

engagement. The course provides

education and training for a range of

careers in sound media, visual effects,

motion graphics, web & app

development, games development,

journalism and film & television.

Sports & Exercises

The course essentially equips students with

Sport & Exercise Science skills, with hands-on

understanding necessary to be ready for

careers in training, sport and fitness related

fields anywhere in the world. It provides

education and training for a range of careers

in Sport & Exercise Science, including Exercise

Referral Instructor, Advanced Coach, Sports

Performance Assistant.

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Early Years Education

The course helps provide education and

training for entry to, or progression in, a

range of careers in family, social and

community care/work support roles in a

range of community-based settings; senior

early years practitioner, supervision and

management roles in children’s nursery

and other childcare settings; teaching

assistant roles in early education or

preschool settings; care and education

support for children with special education

and development needs; and children’s

community-based health support roles.

Performing Arts & Music

Acting and filmography are a few of the most

potent forms of art that will always keep

global entertainment alive with storytelling

ideas. The BTEC course in Art provides a robust

course module provides education and

training for a range of careers in areas/titles

and helps develop insight and understanding

into the diversity of roles within the Performing

Arts, recognising the importance of

collaboration at all levels.

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Connected globally, with learning

CollaborationsUniversity

Our global university collaborations

Dream companies you can work in

RecognitionEmployer

Our Employer Recognition

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BTECHigher Nationals

HN OnlineEmpower your curriculumwith blended learning

You may also choose to go into Higher Education via a BTEC

Higher National Certificate (equivalent to first year of a degree)

or Higher National Diploma (equivalent to first two years of a

degree) before progressing to a network of 340+ universities.

BTEC Higher Nationals are

internationally recognised, career-

focused higher education

qualifications that allow for a top-up

into your chosen university, or entry

into the world of work. There are

over 40 subject areas to choose

from and are co-designed with

industry to provide real-world

experience as well as academic

knowledge. This ensures you’ll leave

with the required expertise as

identified by business and industry,

and with the flexibility to go straight

into employment or continue to a

degree.

HN Online is an engaging online curriculum, that enable

flexible blended delivery for BTEC Higher National

Qualifications. It has been designed to help colleges.

Flexible time tables and staff synchronisation

Wider participation and more student enrolment

Efficiency for centres in dealing with large numbers

Saves costs on additional resourcing

A robust base for tutors to enhance students’

performance

Paving your way to lucrative careers in UK

Currently available for courses in Business and Engineering

Learning is a neverending road of discovery, challenge, inspiration, and wonder.

TestimonialsDon’t follow the beaten path, when there is BTEC WORKS for you

Practical Knowledge made studies more interesting and understanding

topics easy for me! Now, I am confident about a successful future.

Kushal Singh | BTEC Learner – India

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After doing BTEC L7 in Strategic

Management & Leadership I got

progression to the final year stage of MBA

with the University of Wolver Hampton. Soon

I’m going to be dual Masters certified.

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Loads of learning! Internship at Big Bazaar - my first corporate experience gave me a high! Felt proud to receive

the certification from Pearson.

Ahmedt | BTEC Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies

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“Vishnu Hari Das | BTEC L7, Strategic Management

& Leadership Learner - India

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