BTEC International - Prepare your learners for a skill-based, future ready career

Oct 20, 2026

BTEC International introduces a Pearson BTEC qualification route focused on practical, real-life learning that builds job-ready skills for learners’ chosen career paths. It explains how BTEC qualifications are recognized globally by employers, universities, and Ministries of Education, and how industry partnerships shape what learners study. The brochure outlines BTEC levels and pathways, including Level 2/3, Higher Nationals, Specialist and Professional qualifications, and higher-education progression, plus how BTEC is structured and assessed.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

Teach skills that match your learners’ ambitions

Who is Pearson?

What is a BTEC?

Partnership and recognition

What your learners can study

Where a BTEC can take your learners

How is a BTEC structured and assessed?

Pearson Progress

Professional Development

Other products

BTEC International Prepare your learners for a skill-based, future ready career Contents Teach skills that match your learners’ ambitions ......................3 Who is Pearson? ..............................................................................4 What is a BTEC? ...............................................................................5 Partnership and recognition .........................................................6 What your learners can study .......................................................8 BTEC International Level 2 qualifications ......................................................8 BTEC International Level 3 qualifications ......................................................9 BT EC Higher Nationals .................................................................................... 10 BTEC International Specialist and Professional qualifications .............. 12 HN Flex Short Courses.................................................................................... 13 Level 7 in Strategic Management ................................................................. 13 Emerging sectors ..........................................................................14 Digital .................................................................................................................. 14 Healthcare.......................................................................................................... 14 Creatives ............................................................................................................. 15 Engineering ........................................................................................................ 15 Where a BTEC can take your learners........................................16 Entry to a university degree........................................................................... 17 Skilled and ready for employment............................................................... 17 How is a BTEC structured and assessed?...................................18 Pearson Progress ..........................................................................19 Professional Development ..........................................................19 Other products..............................................................................20 C red ly .................................................................................................................. 20 English Language Learners (ELL) .................................................................. 21 Contact us ......................................................................................22 2 Teach skills that match your learners’ ambitions A Pearson BTEC qualification is all about putting what you know straight into practice. Your learners will learn through real-life scenarios, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in whatever career path they choose in the future. Pearson BTEC qualifications are recognised by employers, universities and Ministries of Education around the world. Partnering with real businesses and understanding what skills they need are at the heart of Pearson BTEC qualifications and courses. We work with industry experts to ensure the qualifications you teach and the skills your learners study will meet their high standards. BTEC learners also have the opportunity to progress to higher education studies right up to the final year of an undergraduate degree. 3 Who is Pearson? Founded in 1844 by Samuel Pearson in Yorkshire, England, Pearson has grown to become one of the largest international awarding organisations supporting 10s of millions of learners every year. We create vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. Learning is no longer just a stage of life but a lifelong journey. More than 160 million users worldwide trust Pearson products and servic

FAQs

What is BTEC International focused on?

BTEC International focuses on helping learners build practical, skill-based knowledge through real-life scenarios so they are ready for future careers.

How are Pearson BTEC qualifications recognized?

Pearson BTEC qualifications are recognized by employers, universities, and Ministries of Education around the world, in more than 50 countries.

What learning pathways does BTEC International provide?

The brochure covers BTEC Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, Higher Nationals, Specialist and Professional qualifications, and options such as HN Flex Short Courses and progression to higher education.

Oct 20, 2026

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