FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH & MATHS
Functional Skills Courses Online from Entry Level to Level 2
Study from home with HHF Training’s online Functional Skills courses. Build practical English and Maths skills from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
We also offer separate Level 3 English and Mathematics teaching qualifications. These develop subject knowledge for literacy, language or numeracy teaching.
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ONLINE ENGLISH & MATHS COURSES
Explore Our Functional Skills Qualifications
Highfield Qualifications awards our Functional Skills English and Maths qualifications. Focus Awards awards the separate Level 3 literacy and numeracy teaching qualifications.
Our Functional Skills courses online include five English and five Maths options: Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3, plus Levels 1 and 2. We also offer two specialist Level 3 teaching qualifications.
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Functional Skills English
Develop practical reading, writing, speaking, listening and communication skills. Choose from five Functional Skills English courses covering Entry Level 1 through to Level 2.
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Functional Skills Mathematics
Develop practical numeracy, problem-solving and mathematical skills for everyday life, learning and work, from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2.
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English & Maths Teaching Qualifications
Explore Level 3 qualifications designed to develop the English, literacy, language, mathematics and numeracy knowledge used in teaching contexts.
Explore Teaching Qualifications FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH COURSES
Study Functional Skills English Online
Choose an English level that fits your skills and goals. Courses run from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Build confidence in reading, writing, speaking, listening and communication.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHS COURSES
Study Functional Skills Maths Online
Choose Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Build practical mathematical skills, numeracy and problem-solving for daily life, study and work.
SAVE WHEN YOU STUDY BOTH
Functional Skills English & Maths Bundles
Need both English and Maths? Buy an HHF Training bundle and save £25 compared with buying each qualification separately.
Study for nationally recognised Functional Skills qualifications with online materials and tutor support.
Study Online
Learn flexibly around your work, family and other commitments.
Highfield Qualifications
Work towards regulated Functional Skills qualifications through Highfield Qualifications.
Save with English & Maths
Pay £25 less when you purchase your English and Maths qualifications together.
Tutor Support
Access guidance and support throughout your studies.
ENGLISH & MATHS TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS
Level 3 Literacy and Numeracy Teaching Qualifications
Build subject knowledge for literacy, language or numeracy teaching. These Level 3 teaching awards are separate from Functional Skills qualifications for learners.
CHOOSING YOUR QUALIFICATION
Which Functional Skills Course Is Right for You?
Choose your subject and level based on your current skills and next step. Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3 offer starting points before Levels 1 and 2.
The Level 3 English and Mathematics awards develop subject knowledge for teaching. They are separate from Functional Skills learner qualifications.
Planning your assessment? Read our guides to Functional Skills English Level 2 assessment and the Functional Skills Level 2 maths exam before you book.
- Select Functional Skills English or Functional Skills Maths
- Consider your present level of knowledge
- Check the level required for your intended progression
- Review the assessment requirements on the individual course page
- Distinguish between learner and teaching qualifications
- Ask HHF for guidance if you remain uncertain
WHY CHOOSE HHF TRAINING?
Flexible Online Functional Skills Courses
A Complete Choice of Levels
Choose Functional Skills Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3, Level 1 or Level 2 in English or Maths.
Flexible Online Learning
Access your course online and learn at your own pace around work, family and other commitments.
Clear Progression Pathways
Start at a suitable Entry Level and progress towards Level 1 or Level 2 as your knowledge and confidence develop.
Tutor Guidance
Receive guidance to help you understand the course requirements and work through your qualification.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS COURSE QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about Functional Skills courses online, available English and Maths levels and the separate Level 3 teaching qualifications.
HHF Training offers Functional Skills English and Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2. Two separate Level 3 teaching qualifications in English and Mathematics are also available within this category.
HHF Training provides flexible online learning options across its Functional Skills English and Maths range. Review the relevant course page for qualification-specific delivery and assessment information before enrolling.
Functional Skills English and Maths are both available at Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3. These levels provide progressive starting points before Level 1 and Level 2.
Entry Level is divided into Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3. The qualifications then progress to Level 1 and Level 2, with learners expected to apply increasingly developed English or mathematical knowledge and skills at each stage.
The appropriate level depends on your current knowledge and the qualification required for your intended employment, education or progression route. Check those requirements carefully and contact HHF before enrolling if you need help comparing the available courses.
Functional Skills English develops practical reading, writing, speaking, listening and communication skills. The precise content and assessment requirements depend on the selected level and are explained on its individual course page.
Functional Skills Maths develops practical number skills, mathematical understanding and problem-solving for everyday, learning and work-related contexts. The specific content becomes progressively more demanding across the five available levels.
No. The Level 3 Maths & English are teaching qualifications. They are included here because they support English, literacy, language, Mathematics and numeracy teaching pathways.
Assessment arrangements vary by subject and level. Check the relevant course page for details about examinations, practical requirements and other forms of assessment before enrolling.
Yes. The advertised course fee for each Highfield Functional Skills qualification includes online training and the required Highfield assessments. Please review the individual course page for the assessment arrangements that apply to your chosen subject and level.
Yes. If you are uncertain about the appropriate subject, level or qualification type, contact HHF Training for guidance before enrolling.