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BTEC National Business Unit 2 Grade Booster

Join the tutor2u subject experts for a full day of crucial exam technique and core topic revision, all delivered on the big cinema screen.

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Overview

Format
Cinema Workshops
Series
Grade Booster
Duration
10.30am-3.15pm (Registration from 9.45am)
Price
£36.00 inc VAT
Audience

For all BTEC National Business students preparing to take Unit 2 (Developing a Marketing Campaign)

Autumn 2026 dates & locations

Book your places now for individual or group bookings

Birmingham

  • Tuesday 24th November 2026

    Star City (Vue Cinema)

London

  • Wednesday 25th November 2026

    Westfield White City (Vue Cinema)

Manchester

  • Wednesday 2nd December 2026

    Trafford Centre (Odeon Cinema)

Spring 2027 dates & locations

Book your places now for individual or group bookings

Birmingham

  • Thursday 11th March 2027

    Star City (Vue Cinema)

London

  • Wednesday 17th March 2027

    Westfield Stratford City (Vue Cinema)

  • Friday 19th March 2027

    Westfield White City (Vue Cinema)

About the workshop

Our cinema workshops are designed and delivered by the trusted tutor2u subject teams, all of whom know what students need to succeed in the 2027 exams.

Each workshop has four fast-paced, interactive and fun sessions delivered in the cinema screen. You’ll take away lots of great advice on effective exam technique, and a fantastic workshop booklet packed with useful information.

Join Jim and team for a full day of revision and exam technique to get ready for BTEC National Business Unit 2. This fast-paced, intensive event focuses on how students can best tackle each assessment focus in Unit 2. Using an exam-style case study, we work through the different assessment focuses and explore effective exam technique to help maximise marks.

What's included

  • Full day of engaged learning in a modern, multiplex cinema

  • Designed and delivered by the tutor2u subject experts

  • Dedicated workshop booklet packed with useful advice on exam technique

  • 40% one-time discount code to use on any tutor2u printed resources

  • Access to the supporting “attendee hub” with downloadable resources and additional support materials.

What we'll cover

  • What is in a Unit 2 research pack
  • How to pick out the key information
  • How to tackle research reliability and validity
  • Identifying and writing about the key themes in the research

  • How to write a SWOT analysis
  • How to write about PESTLE
  • How to use the Product Life Cycle
  • Writing, justifying and applying your aims and objectives

  • The Marketing Message
  • How to write your Marketing Mix (7Ps)
  • Linking to Research, Aims and Objectives

  • How to spend your promotional budget: choice of media and costs
  • How to justify the budget & link to aims / objectives
  • Putting a timescale together quickly
  • Putting it all together - a Unit 2 recap

What attendees say

Excellent provision and information. Sometimes students need someone who is not the teacher to reaffirm advice and content and give some positive momentum - the cinema workshops do this and more!

Head of Business & Economics

Amazing - so helpful. The booklet was so detailed and full of tips. I was on my own so a great engaging event even for a single student without a teacher!

Student

A fabulous day had by all. The presenters are so knowledgeable and are skilful in engaging with young people. They worked the room well and kept the students motivated.

Head of Department

This is a fantastic workshop and continues to get better and better each year. All our students were fully engaged in the interactive session and the specific exams guidance is invaluable. I can't wait to return with next years cohort!

Assistant Principal

Your hosts

  • Jim Riley

    Jim Riley is the co-Founder and CEO of tutor2u. Prior to founding tutor2u with twin brother Geoff in 2000, Jim was Director of Strategy for Thomson Travel Group. Prior to this Jim spent 10 years with PwC. Jim is a Fellow of the ICAEW and holds an MBA from Bradford Business School.

Do you have any questions?

We're here to help. If you have any questions about any of our events, please email events@tutor2u.net.