BTEC International qualifications
Benefits of BTEC qualifications
Below is a visual guide showing BTEC pathways and progression, including their equivalency in the MENAT region.
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Explore BTEC International guides
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BTEC International Guide - English
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Learn more about BTEC qualifications.
- BTEC International Guide - Arabic (PDF | 9.0 MB)
Which BTEC qualification is right for you?
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BTEC International Level 1 & 2
BTEC International Level 2 offers learners aged 14 and above the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for a career or continue in further education. These flexible modular courses will fit easily into your existing curriculum and cover a range of sectors for young learners who want to explore a work-related qualification.
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BTEC International Level 3
BTEC International Level 3 offers learners aged 16 and above the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for a career, continue in further education, or progress to higher education. These courses are recognised by many universities and Higher Education Institutes worldwide as an entry qualification to relevant first-year degrees and Higher National programmes.
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BTEC Higher Nationals
BTEC Higher Nationals are internationally-recognised higher education qualifications at Level 4 and 5 that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree, providing progression to both university and employment. They are an ideal choice for students seeking an affordable and relevant route to a degree or employment outside India.
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BTEC Specialist & Professional
BTEC International Specialist and Professional qualifications help learners gain and develop the skills they need to get started and progress in a wide range of careers. Applied learning through shorter courses and qualifications allows learners to select the courses that suit them. BTEC Strategic Management and Leadership is one of the qualifications offered at BTEC Level 7.
BTEC sectors
BTEC Qualifications are available in 24+ subjects. From Digital Technology to Art and Design, Healthcare to Business, we have courses that will enable you to learn the skills the world needs.