Functional Skills Courses

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Build confidence, improve your career prospects, and meet entry requirements for further study with our Functional Skills courses. Covering key areas such as functional skills maths and functional skills english, these courses help learners develop practical skills that can be used in work, education, and everyday life.

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Careers Supported by Functional Skills

Functional Skills are useful across almost every sector. Many employers value strong English and maths skills because they support communication, problem solving, accuracy, and confidence in the workplace.

Teaching Assistants

Supports pupils with classroom activities, reading, writing, and basic number work, while using strong communication skills throughout the school day.

Average UK Salary

£24,420

Customer Service Assistant

Uses English and communication skills to speak with customers, handle enquiries, respond clearly, and provide helpful support.

Average UK Salary

£24,681

Retail Assistant

Applies maths and English skills when handling payments, checking stock, reading instructions, and communicating with customers.

Average UK Salary

£32,310

Business Administrators

Uses written communication, organisation, basic calculations, and digital records to support daily office tasks.

Average UK Salary

£24,420

Supporting over 1 Million Learners

Join thousands of learners who are building new skills, gaining recognised qualifications, and taking the next step towards their personal goals, career progression, or future opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between functional skills level 1 and functional skills level 2?

Functional skills level 1 helps learners build core confidence in English or maths, while functional skills level 2 is a higher level often used for work, apprenticeships, and further study entry requirements.

What is functional skills english?

Functional skills english helps learners improve reading, writing, speaking, listening, spelling, grammar, and communication skills.

What is functional skills maths?

Functional skills maths focuses on practical number skills, including calculations, measurements, problem solving, money, percentages, and understanding data.

What are Functional Skills?

Functional Skills are practical English and maths qualifications designed to help learners build useful skills for work, study, and everyday life.