The qualification gives learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the business sector that will prepare them for further study or training. This includes the opportunity for learners to choose two units from a selection of options to supplement the mandatory units which reflect the key topics in business: marketing, business environments, international business, management and finance. This is a vocational programme which gives the learner the academic theory, practical skills, and workplace understanding they need to be ready for progression to employment and/or higher education. Our teaching and learning is built around using our industry partners to enrich the understanding that our learners can obtain. The Diploma is designed to be the main part of a 16–19 study programme for learners who want a career in business. This programme may include other BTEC Nationals or A‐levels to support progression to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. The additional qualification(s) studied allows learners either to give breadth to their study programme by choosing a contrasting subject, or to give it more focus by choosing a complementary subject. This qualification can also be used equally to progress to University or Higher Apprenticeships.