Diploma in Functional Math Skills Online Course

Master essential maths skills with Functional Maths Level 2 – study online anytime.

Overview

Numbers follow us everywhere – from the bills we pay to the recipes we follow. Whether you’re doubling cake ingredients or splitting the rent, maths is always quietly at work. The Diploma in Functional Math Skills is designed to help you make sense of everyday numerical challenges with ease, logic, and just a dash of confidence.

Through ten focused modules, you’ll move from basic arithmetic to slightly more advanced concepts like percentages, ratios, and indices. No jargon, no unnecessary waffle – just useful maths you can use in your day-to-day. This course is perfect for those who prefer straightforward explanations, structured content, and the freedom to learn without needing to dig out a compass or protractor

Learning Outcomes

• Apply arithmetic skills confidently in common daily situations.
• Calculate percentages for budgeting, shopping, and decision-making.
• Convert fractions and decimals with clarity and efficiency.
• Use ratios and proportions to solve numerical comparisons easily.
• Understand powers, roots, and indices with straightforward methods.
• Navigate calculator functions to save time and reduce errors.

Course Curriculum

• Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - Module 01: Introduction
• Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - Module 02: Basic Arithmetic
• Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - Module 03: Fractions
• Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - Module 04: Decimals
• Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - Module 05: Using a Calculator
• Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - Module 06: Percentages
• Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - Module 07: Ratio and Proportion
• Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - Module 08: Powers, Roots and Laws of Indices
• Functional Skills Maths Level 2 - Module 09: Units, Prefixes and Engineering Notation

Who is this Course For

• Adults looking to improve their everyday maths understanding.
• Students preparing for Functional Skills Maths Level 2 exams.
• Professionals needing to refresh essential maths knowledge.
• Jobseekers aiming to boost their employability and confidence.
• Parents wanting to help children with schoolwork more effectively.
• Individuals managing budgets and home finances independently.
• Learners pursuing further study in maths-based subjects.
• Anyone who finds numbers confusing but wants to feel in control.

Career Path

• Teaching Assistant – Average salary: £20,000/year
• Retail Supervisor – Average salary: £24,000/year
• Office Administrator – Average salary: £23,500/year
• Customer Service Advisor – Average salary: £22,000/year
• Warehouse Operative – Average salary: £21,000/year
• Sales Support Coordinator – Average salary: £25,000/year