Free functional maths skills courses*

Many people think they can’t “do maths” but that's not true. From managing your money to planning a journey, cooking a meal to driving a car, you use maths all the time.  By completing one of our courses, you will gain confidence in your maths ability and boost your numeracy skills. 

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Doing an adult maths class can help you improve your mental maths too. Whether you want to help the kids with their homework or just overcome your fear of maths, there are a huge amount of everyday situations where your new skills will boost your confidence.

It's not back to school with the WEA

This isn't like "school maths". You'll learn to apply real-world practical maths skills in your work and personal life. You’ll learn how to use fractions, decimals and percentages in the way you use in everyday life.  

Why learn maths as an adult?

No matter what job you have, you’ll use maths skills every day. Research shows having a functional skills maths level two qualification can help you earn more. Many jobs will ask you to have a maths GCSE, so these maths courses will open the door to new opportunities. Maths functional skills course at Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in maths, employers and education providers should accept these as an alternative to a maths GCSE.

Improve your maths with our friendly and supportive tutors. Our free maths courses can help whatever your goal.

* If you are over 19 and have not obtained GCSE grade C/grade four or higher, you are likely to receive full funding to do one of our adult maths courses. If you do not qualify, we will let you know as part of the application process. You can cancel at any time. Call us on 0300 303 3464 if you want to check anything with us. 

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Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3)

Take your maths skills to the next level to help you with work or study opportunities. Adult maths teaches you practical numeracy skills for everyday life. This entry 3 functional skills maths course offers a practical way to learn maths as an adult. Functional skills maths courses aren’t like studying maths at school. You’ll learn maths in context. Develop maths skills to face real-life situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping. This entry 3 functional maths course is right for you if you want to enhance your maths skills to work or study. It can help you learn essential maths skills employers look for. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 17/03/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
16 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Humera Mehrban
Course code:
Q00018945
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1)

Work towards GCSE-level maths skills with this functional skills level 1 course. Progress your maths skills to help you access work and study opportunities. Functional maths improves your numeracy skills through real-life situations. Learn maths in context. Develop practical maths skills to help you in everyday situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping. This level 1 functional skills maths course can help you get a GCSE-equivalent qualification in maths. You’ll learn practical maths skills employers look for. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 17/03/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
15 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Isbah Tehreem
Course code:
Q00021517
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3)

Take your maths skills to the next level to help you with work or study opportunities. Adult maths teaches you practical numeracy skills for everyday life. This entry 3 functional skills maths course offers a practical way to learn maths as an adult. Functional skills maths courses aren’t like studying maths at school. You’ll learn maths in context. Develop maths skills to face real-life situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping. This entry 3 functional maths course is right for you if you want to enhance your maths skills to work or study. It can help you learn essential maths skills employers look for. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 18/03/2025 -
Thu 05/06/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00019218
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Level 1 Maths Support Sessions

Progress to level 1 functional skills in maths. This course helps you learn the necessary maths skills to bridge the gap between entry 3 and level 1 functional maths. Gain numeracy skills for learning, life, and work. Get ready courses help you learn maths as an adult. These preparatory courses give you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need for level 1 maths. This is an adult maths course for people who are looking to progress to level 1 functional skills courses. It is not accredited.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 25/03/2025 -
Thu 01/05/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00018418
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1)

When you’re studying maths at school, it’s sometimes hard to see how you’ll use the skills in real life. All it takes is for someone to explain that ratios help you compare the prices of different products, percentages are used to split bills, and multiplication and division help you set a monthly budget. When you learn in context, it’s easy to see how functional maths is. This Functional Skills Maths Level 2 course is designed using real-life examples to help you improve your maths skills. If you find it easier to learn maths with practical examples, this is the course for you. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course. This course is funded by the Education Skills and Funding Agency.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 31/03/2025 -
Thu 08/05/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
23 sessions
Location:
Nesscliff Training Camp
National Cycle Rte 81
Wilcott Camp
Nesscliffe
Kinton
West Midlands
SY4 1AZ
Tutor:
Siham Jones
Course code:
Q00021325
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Get Ready for Functional Skills Maths Entry 3

Set yourself up for success at entry 3 functional skills in maths. This get ready course helps you prepare to tackle entry 3 maths with confidence. The essential maths skills you’ll learn will help you get your qualification and serve you in everyday life. Get ready courses help you learn maths at your own pace. The idea of this course is to give you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need for entry 3 maths. This is a preparatory maths course for people who are looking to progress to entry 3 functional skills courses. It is a non-accredited adult maths course.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 22/04/2025 -
Fri 06/06/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
33 sessions
Location:
St Pauls Learning Centre (Bristol)
94 Grosvenor Road
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 8XJ
Tutor:
Taona Makunde
Course code:
Q00009695
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3)

A qualification for work, study and life. The qualification will give the learner a sound grasp of mathematical skills and the ability to apply mathematical thinking effectively to solve problems successfully in the workplace and in other real life situations.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 06/05/2025 -
Fri 27/06/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
24 sessions
Location:
Malcolm X Community Centre (BRISTOL)
141 City Road
St Pauls
BRISTOL
BS2 8YH
Tutor:
Taona Makunde
Course code:
Q00020830
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available

Get Ready for Level 1 Maths

Prepare for success in Level 1 Maths with our comprehensive preparatory course. Enhance your mathematical skills needed for further education and everyday life. Ideal for individuals seeking to improve their maths proficiency.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 14/05/2025 -
Wed 13/08/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Duration:
14 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Isbah Tehreem
Course code:
Q00017257
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £100.80

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 2)

When you’re studying maths at school, it’s sometimes hard to see how you’ll use the skills in real life. All it takes is for someone to explain that ratios help you compare the prices of different products, percentages are used to split bills, and multiplication and division help you set a monthly budget. When you learn in context, it’s easy to see how functional maths is. This Functional Skills Maths Level 2 course is designed using real-life examples to help you improve your maths skills. If you find it easier to learn maths with practical examples, this is the course for you. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 20/05/2025 -
Tue 08/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Isbah Tehreem
Course code:
Q00016965
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
5 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1)

Work towards GCSE-level maths skills with this functional skills level 1 course. Progress your maths skills to help you access work and study opportunities. Functional maths improves your numeracy skills through real-life situations. Learn maths in context. Develop practical maths skills to help you in everyday situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping. This level 1 functional skills maths course can help you get a GCSE-equivalent qualification in maths. You’ll learn practical maths skills employers look for. Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 13/06/2025 -
Fri 29/08/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
34 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Isbah Tehreem
Course code:
Q00020150
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free