Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English builds essential numeracy and communication skills for work and study. Gain confidence solving real-life problems, improving employability, and progressing towards further education opportunities.
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Functional Skills Level 2 - Maths and English provides practical knowledge and essential skills in English and mathematics for everyday life, further education, and employment. The course supports learners who want to improve their core abilities through flexible online study.
The English component develops communication, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. You learn how to understand information, communicate ideas clearly, and use written English effectively in practical situations.
The Maths component covers essential numeracy skills, including calculations, problem-solving, percentages, fractions, measurements, and interpreting information. The course helps you apply mathematical knowledge confidently to everyday and workplace situations.
This online Functional Skills Level 2 course is suitable for adults and learners looking to strengthen their English and maths skills. It provides a flexible way to prepare for assessments while developing useful abilities for education, employment, and daily life.
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“According to the UK Department for Education, around 9 million adults in England have low literacy or numeracy skills, making Level 2 Maths and English essential for employment progression.”
The Functional Skills Maths Level 2 modules cover the core mathematical topics needed to build confidence in everyday and workplace calculations. Throughout the course, you will learn integers, factors and multiples, HCF and LCM, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportion, BODMAS, estimation, scientific notation, profit and loss, discounts, tax, rational numbers, rounding, divisibility rules, and practical word-based problems to strengthen your numerical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
The Functional Skills English Level 2 modules cover the essential language skills needed to communicate confidently in everyday life, further education, and the workplace. Throughout the course, you will learn grammar, sentence structure, question formation, punctuation and capitalisation, spelling, and common writing mistakes with practical techniques to improve accuracy and clarity.
The assessment consists of a mock exam followed by a final multiple-choice exam to measure your understanding of the course. You can complete the mock exam to practise your knowledge before taking the final assessment. The final exam is automatically marked, and you must achieve a minimum score of 60% to successfully pass the course.
You will receive a free CPD-accredited digital certificate after successfully completing the Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English Course assessment. The free digital certificate, worth £9, is issued by One Education and recognises your successful completion of the course. If you prefer a physical copy, you can also request a printed certificate delivered by post for £15.
You can also obtain a CPDQS certificate after successfully completing the course to showcase your achievement. Once you have passed the final exam, you will receive a link to order your CPDQS certificate directly from CPDQS, providing additional recognition of your newly developed knowledge and skills.
The Functional Skills Level 2 Course helps you improve your English and Maths skills through one flexible and cost-effective learning programme. By combining both subjects into a single course, it provides excellent value while helping you build the practical skills needed for everyday life, further education, and the workplace.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, prepare for new career opportunities, or enhance your CV with a recognised qualification, this course offers a convenient pathway to achieving your goals.
The Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English course has no formal entry requirements, making it accessible to anyone aged 16 or over.
While a Level 1 Maths and English qualification can be beneficial, it is not essential. You can enrol without prior qualifications and study entirely online using any internet-connected device, allowing you to learn at your own pace from the comfort of your home.
The Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English course takes approximately 10 hours to complete and is designed to fit around your schedule. As a self-paced online course, you can study whenever it is convenient, with most learners completing the programme within 3 to 4 weeks, depending on their availability and learning pace.
The Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English course can open the door to a wide range of education and career opportunities by strengthening your essential English and maths skills. It can help you meet entry requirements for further study, apprenticeships, and many roles across different industries, includin
Disclaimer: Salary ranges are approximate UK estimates and may vary depending on the employer, location, industry, qualifications, skills, and level of experience. Completing this course does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.
What are Functional Skills in Maths and English?
Functional Skills in Maths and English are practical qualifications that focus on real-world skills.
Where can I do my Level 2 Maths and English?
You can study Level 2 Maths and English at local colleges, adult education centres, or online. One option is the Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English course offered by One Education.
How can I get a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification?
You can achieve a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification by passing the required examinations. Courses are available online through providers such as One Education or at in-person learning centres.
Can I retake Functional Skills Level 2 if I fail?
Yes. If you do not pass, you can retake the examination. There is no limit to the number of attempts.
Are Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications accepted by employers?
Yes. Most employers accept Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications as evidence of essential Maths and English skills.
What is the difference between Level 2 Maths and Functional Skills Maths Level 2?
There is no difference. Both terms refer to the same qualification, which focuses on practical Maths skills used in everyday life and the workplace.
Lisa Marie
📍 GB
Helped me a lot. I like the fact that I can study at my own pace and complete the course quickly if I wanted to. I took the Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills and passed it within a week, and the certificate can be printed off straight away once completed.
| Functional Maths Training Course | |||
| Lecture 1 Introduction | 00:02:00 | ||
| Lecture 2 Multiplying any digit number by 11, 22, and 33 | 00:09:00 | ||
| Lecture 3 Integers and ordering of integers | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 4 Addition and Subtractions of Integers | 00:07:00 | ||
| Lecture 5 Operations on Integers | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 6 Multiplication and Division of Integers | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 7 Powers of Integers (Exponents) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 8 Complete knowledge about factors and multiples | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 9 Divisibility tests for 2,3,4,5,6 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Lecture 10 Divisibility rules 7,8,9,10,11 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 11 Prime Factorization | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 12 Highest Common Factor HCF | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lecture 13 Least Common Multiple LCM | 00:16:00 | ||
| Lecture 14 Relation between LCM and HCF | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 15 Classification of Fractions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 16 Convert mixed to improper and improper to mixed fractions | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lecture 17 Equivalent Fractions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 18 Comparing Fractions after converting to like fractions | 00:09:00 | ||
| Lecture 19 Reducing a fraction to lowest term | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 20 Addition and subtraction OF fractions | 00:08:00 | ||
| Lecture 21 Multiplication and division of fractions | 00:11:00 | ||
| Lecture 22 Word problems on fractions | 00:16:00 | ||
| Lecture 23 BODMAS and rules to remove brackets | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lecture 24 Simplify expressions using BODMAS rules | 00:05:00 | ||
| Lecture 25 Simplify expressions involving fractions using BODMAS | 00:07:00 | ||
| Lecture 26 Decimal numbers in relation to fractions | 00:08:00 | ||
| Lecture 27 Like and unlike Decimals | 00:05:00 | ||
| Lecture 28 Ordering of Decimal numbers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lecture 29 Addition and subtraction of Decimal | 00:07:00 | ||
| Lecture 30 Multiplication of Decimal | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lecture 31 Division of Decimal | 00:05:00 | ||
| Lecture 32 Rational number | 00:02:00 | ||
| Lecture 33 Representation of Rational Numbers on Number line | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 34 Determining which fraction is terminating or non terminating | 00:05:00 | ||
| Lecture 35 shortcut method of writing decimal expansion of fraction to decimal | 00:08:00 | ||
| Lecture 36 Rounding to whole number | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 37 Rounding to required number of decimals (1 d.p. ) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Lecture 38 rounding to significant digits | 00:07:00 | ||
| Lecture 39 Practice question on three methods of approximation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Lecture 40 Estimation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Lecture 41 Scientific Notation | 00:07:00 | ||
| Lecture 42 Operation on numbers when they are in scientific notation | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 43 Percentage to fraction and fraction to percentage | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 44 Percentage of a quantity and conversation to decimal | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 45 Expressing one quantity as percentage of another quantity | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 46 Finding increase decrease percent | 00:05:00 | ||
| Lecture 47 Uses of percentages-Word Problems | 00:09:00 | ||
| Lecture 48 Ratio- How to express as simple ratio | 00:09:00 | ||
| Lecture 49 How to compare Ratios | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 50 Word problems on finding ratios | 00:07:00 | ||
| Lecture 51 To divide a given quantity into a given Ratio | 00:11:00 | ||
| Lecture 52 Proportion | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 53 Practice problems on Proportion | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 54 Continued proportion | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 55 Direct Variation ( or proportion) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 56 Problems based on Direct proportion | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lecture 57 Inverse Variation ( or proportion) | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lecture 58 Multiple Ratios | 00:10:00 | ||
| Lecture 59 Basics – Profit and Loss | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 60 More practice problems on Profit & Loss | 00:06:00 | ||
| Lecture 61 Selling price formula and Problems | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 62 Cost price formula and Problems | 00:03:00 | ||
| Lecture 63 Higher problems on Profit and Loss | 00:08:00 | ||
| Lecture 64 Basics – Discount | 00:05:00 | ||
| Lecture 65 Practice problems on Discount | 00:04:00 | ||
| Lecture 66 Tax | 00:06:00 | ||
| Functional skills English | |||
| Introduction to the Course | 00:13:00 | ||
| Basics of Grammar | 00:16:00 | ||
| The Basics of Sentence | 00:11:00 | ||
| Structure of Sentence | 00:19:00 | ||
| Questions | 00:13:00 | ||
| Punctuation and Capitalisation | 00:24:00 | ||
| Spelling | 00:27:00 | ||
| Common Mistakes and Ways to Improve | 00:21:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Functional Skills Level 2 – Maths and English | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Functional Skills Level 2 – Maths and English | 00:20:00 | ||
| Certificate and Transcript | |||
| We Appreciate Your Feedback | 00:00:00 | ||
| Collect your Certificate and Transcript | 00:00:00 | ||
| Order your Accredited Certificate directly from CPDQS | 00:00:00 | ||
