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Functional Skills Maths Course – Entry Level to Level 2 (Beginner to Intermediate)

Free maths course for adults to build skills and gain a recognised Functional Skills qualification.

Overview

Build confidence with numbers – from everyday maths to formal qualifications.

Whether you’re brushing up on the basics or working towards a recognised qualification, our free Functional Skills Maths course will help you reach your goals. Study from Entry Level to Level 2, and gain the maths skills you need for work, education, and everyday life.

You’ll learn in a friendly and supportive environment with tutors who specialise in helping adults succeed – no matter your starting point.

Whether you’re reskilling, job-seeking, or supporting your children’s education, this course helps adults across London build their maths confidence in a supportive, flexible environment.

This free course designed for learners across London to build their maths confidence in a supportive environment.

If you don’t have prior experience, don’t worry!
We offer preparatory courses and support to help you build the foundational skills needed for Level 3.

Course Details

Entry Level to Level 2

Beginner to Intermediate

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16 Weeks

Duration

2 Days

Days per week + Independent Study

3 Hours

Study Sessions

Online

Environment

What you'll learn

  • Understand basic numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Work with simple decimals, fractions, and percentages
  • Recognise and use common measures in practical situations (time, money, weight, distance)
  • Identify shapes and spaces in everyday contexts
  • Collect and present simple data (charts, tables)
  • Solve everyday problems like shopping, budgeting, and planning journeys
  • These practical tasks help learners apply their mathematical skills in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions in both personal and professional contexts.

By completing this course, learners not only develop essential mathematical skills but also gain the confidence to use these skills independently in work, education, and daily life.

Entry Requirements

  • No formal qualifications or prior experience are required. This level is ideal for learners who want to build confidence in basic maths, whether you're starting from scratch, returning to study, or looking to strengthen your skills for everyday life or work.
16 Weeks

Duration

2 Days

Days per week + Independent Study

3 Hours

Study Sessions

Online

Environment

What you'll learn

  • Develop skills with more complex fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages
  • Measure, compare and calculate shapes, spaces, and quantities
  • Interpret information from tables, charts, graphs, and diagrams
  • Solve mathematical problems in workplace, community, and everyday life contexts
  • Begin using basic formulas and real-world problem solving for job-readiness
  • Prepare for Functional Skills Maths Level 1 assessment tasks confidently

You will engage in real-world activities such as budgeting, online shopping simulations, measurement tasks, and data collection projects, which will help you apply your mathematical knowledge to everyday situations. These interactive learning experiences ensure that the maths skills you develop are not only theoretical but also highly practical and transferable to personal and professional settings.

Entry Requirements

  • You should have a basic understanding of maths — ideally from completing Entry Level 3 or equivalent. No formal qualifications are needed, but you should be comfortable with simple arithmetic (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) and ready to apply maths in real-world situations.
16 Weeks

Duration

2 Days

Days per week + Independent Study

3 Hours

Study Sessions

Online

Environment

What you'll learn

  • Use maths to solve multi-step problems based on real-world scenarios like budgeting or interpreting data
  • Work fluently with advanced percentages, ratios, speed, and rates of change
  • Analyse data using mean, median, mode and range
  • Interpret more detailed statistical information for work-based projects
  • Solve workplace problems involving budgeting, time management, measurements, and graphs
  • Prepare for Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exams, equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (C)

Entry Requirements

  • You should have a solid grasp of Level 1 maths skills, including working with fractions, percentages, and problem-solving. Completion of Level 1 or equivalent is recommended. An initial assessment may be carried out to confirm readiness for more advanced topics.

Not sure which level is right for you?

Speak to an advisor to find your best starting point.

How You'll Learn

Our courses are interactive and career-focused, using:

Online classes with qualified maths tutors who ensure that each student build confidence and understanding at their own pace

Personalised support and supportive learning environment with small class sizes

Flexible class times to fit around work and family

Engaging, interactive lessons focused on everyday situations

Practical application and modern teaching methods equips learners with the skills they need for everyday life and future employment opportunities

Lessons include hands-on, project-based learning to help you apply maths to budgeting, planning, and everyday problem solving.

Adults aged 19+ who want to improve their maths skills

Anyone without a GCSE Maths grade C / 4 or above

Jobseekers looking to meet maths requirements for work or apprenticeships

Parents who want to support their children’s learning

Learners preparing to move onto further study or vocational training

Gain a recognised qualification

valued by employers

Hands-on learning

with real projects and practical skills

Free, career-focused training

delivered by expert tutors

Holistic support

including wellbeing services, mentoring, and job guidance

Progression and Career Opportunities

After completing this course, you can:

  • Gain a Functional Skills Maths qualification (Entry Level 3, Level 1 or Level 2)
  • Progress to GCSE Maths or further education
  • Apply for work or apprenticeships that require a maths qualification such as Retail Assistant, Admin Assistant, Customer Service Rep, and Healthcare Support Worker, Project Manager, Sales Analyst
  • Build confidence for supporting your children’s homework or managing personal finances

This course is a valuable stepping stone for further education and long-term career success.

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Hear From Our Students

Meet Salma

Occupation: Office Administrator

This course has helped me a lot. Before I used to be worried about applying for work as I thought I would get rejected. Now I have much more confidence. I made new friends and I am able to communicate with others with greater confidence. I am now working in a job that I enjoy very much.

Salma

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