I’ve been coaching students for over 10 years, and I know exactly how it feels to prepare for the Business and Technology (BT) exam. Most of my students come to me with the same worries:
If you feel the same way, let me assure you of one thing: you can absolutely pass ACCA BT on your first attempt—if you follow the right strategy.
Over the years, I’ve seen hundreds of students succeed by sticking to a simple, structured plan. Today, I’ll share with you my 7 proven tips that will help you study smarter, stay confident, and clear BT without stress.
Before you even open your textbook, you must know what the exam expects from you.
The ACCA BT exam is designed to test your understanding of business and how it works. You will cover:
Key exam details:
Question types:
The BT paper is not full of heavy calculations. In fact, it’s mostly theory and application. Once my students understand this, they immediately feel more relaxed. You don’t have to be a math genius, you just need to understand how businesses work and apply that knowledge to questions.
If there’s one mistake I’ve seen students repeat year after year, it’s this: they try to memorise the textbook.
Here’s what I tell my students:
For example, when you learn about stakeholders, don’t just read the definition. Think of real-life examples—your parents are stakeholders in your education; your boss is a stakeholder in your performance. Connecting the topic to real life makes it stick in your brain.
In BT, you’ll see business models like PESTEL, SWOT, Mendelow’s Matrix, Maslow’s Hierarchy, Herzberg’s Motivation Theory, and more.
Many students feel overwhelmed by these names. But here’s what I’ve learned: these models are actually easy marks if you learn them in a simple way.
Here’s how I train my students:
Within a week, you’ll be able to explain these models without even looking at your notes.
Here’s the truth: students who fail BT usually don’t practise enough questions. They just read and hope it will be enough. It isn’t.
In my course, I make students:
Why? Because BT questions can be tricky. ACCA loves to test whether you can apply your knowledge, not just repeat definitions. Daily practice trains your brain to spot how exam questions are worded.
I’ve seen this happen many times: students spend all their energy on leadership and business topics and completely ignore ethics and technology. Then they lose easy marks.
Here’s what I tell my students:
If you want to pass on your first attempt, these sections can literally make the difference between 48% and 55%.
Many students get shocked on exam day because the interface looks unfamiliar.
Here’s what I make my students do:
By the time you sit for the actual exam, it will feel like just another practice session. This builds confidence and removes exam-day anxiety.
In the final week before the exam, don’t waste time reading the textbook again from start to finish.
Here’s the smarter way I teach revision:
Active revision (testing yourself) is 10 times more effective than passive revision (just re-reading).
After teaching for 10 years, I’ve seen this formula work over and over again:
If you stick to this formula, you will not only pass but feel confident walking into the exam.
BT is not a difficult paper. I’ve seen students from non-business backgrounds pass it with flying colors. The key is discipline, practice, and smart revision.
Remember:
If you follow these 7 tips, I promise—you can pass your ACCA BT exam on your first attempt, just like hundreds of my students have done before you.
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