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Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Course Online

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start8 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics. Study online, with weekly live sessions on Tuesday mornings.

You study online over around 22 weeks. The course covers number, fractions, decimals, percentages, measures, geometry, and statistics. You'll need a laptop with a camera and a stable internet connection for the online sessions. Your exam is taken in person at a Nottinghamshire library.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics.

Who this course is for

adult only

Entry requirements

19+

What you will learn

  • You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
  • You'll interpret and use measures, including time, money, and metric units.
  • You'll apply geometry skills, including area, perimeter, and angles.
  • You'll read and interpret charts, graphs, and statistical data.
  • You'll use maths to solve real-world problems in everyday and work contexts.

How you will learn

Classes run online every Tuesday from 9:30am to 12:30pm, across 19 sessions. You join live from home using a laptop with a camera and a stable internet connection. Assessment is by a formal exam, which you sit in person at a Nottinghamshire library. An initial assessment is carried out before the course begins to confirm the level is right for you.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop with a camera and a stable internet connection to join the online sessions. Inspire HQ Nottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Payroll administrator, uses maths daily to process wages and figures.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with calculations and records.
  • Retail supervisor, manages stock, pricing, and cash handling.
  • Healthcare support worker, uses numeracy for measurements and records.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with maths in the classroom.
  • Warehouse operative, works with quantities, weights, and data.

What you could study next

  • GCSE Mathematics, the next step if you want a graded school qualification for university or certain employers.
  • Level 3 qualification in your chosen subject, as many Level 3 courses ask for a Level 2 maths qualification or GCSE maths equivalent.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2 with GCSE elements, a follow-on course starting February 2027 is available through the same provider for learners who want to build toward GCSE level.
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