British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 Diploma

Communication accessibility is increasingly recognised as a core professional skill across UK education, healthcare, and community services, with employers valuing staff who can support Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals through basic sign language. Demand for this skill continues to grow across public-facing and support roles.

The British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 course builds the practical knowledge and professional understanding needed to communicate confidently using BSL in everyday and workplace situations. Suitable for complete beginners and for existing professionals wishing to strengthen their workplace capability, this CPD course is relevant to roles including communication support worker, teaching assistant, social work assistant, speech and language therapy assistant, and community development worker, with salaries typically ranging from £19,000 to £36,000 per year. This course provides introductory CPD learning in BSL and is separate from regulated Signature or iBSL qualifications required for professional interpreting roles.

The curriculum covers fingerspelling, personal information exchange, numbers, time, transport, weather, directions, hobbies, work, food and drink, family vocabulary, describing people, and health-related signing. Two free bonus courses are also included: Functional Skills English Level 2, and Communication Skills.

Enrol today and build the professional confidence and BSL skills to take your next step in inclusive communication.

Key Highlights

• CPD-accredited certificate of completion
• Understand BSL Basics, Fingerspelling, and Everyday Vocabulary
• Explore Conversational Signing Across Common Topics
• Develop Confidence in Foundational Deaf Awareness and Communication
• Flexible, self-paced online learning

Exclusive Bonus Learning Materials (For Free) – Limited Time Offer!

Your learning comes with more than just one course. Enrol today and unlock CPD-accredited gift courses at no extra cost, giving you even more opportunities to build your knowledge, strengthen practical skills and get greater value from your learning journey.

• Course 01: Functional Skills English Level 2
• Course 02: Communication Skills

All bonus courses are 100% free with your enrolment.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the fundamentals of British Sign Language and its foundations
• Learn BSL basics and develop fingerspelling skills using the BSL alphabet
• Build vocabulary and structure for family topics, questions, and simple conversations
• Practise exchanging personal information confidently in BSL
• Develop everyday vocabulary, including colours, numbers, money, time, and months
• Learn signs relevant to transport, weather, directions, and hobbies
• Explore vocabulary for work, food and drink, and family relationships
• Understand how to describe people, animals, illnesses, and general health in BSL

Why Study with Learnera?

• CPD-Accredited Learning
• Up-to-Date Learning Materials
• Flexible Online Study
• Career-Focused Training
• Globally Recognised Certification
• Unlimited Free Retakes Exam
• Recognised Certification

Accreditation and Recognition

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 is a CPD-accredited online course that awards a certificate confirming completion and successful assessment. The “Level 1” and “Level 2” naming reflects this course’s own internal structure and progression, not equivalence to the externally regulated BSL qualifications awarded by Signature or iBSL, and this course does not represent a regulated qualification or a route toward NRCPD interpreter registration. In today’s competitive job market, this additional training can help you build a stronger profile, stand out to potential employers, and develop foundational communication skills relevant to education, care, and community-facing roles. It can also support your long-term personal and professional development by building your confidence communicating in BSL and preparing you to explore further formal study if you choose to.

Assessment and Certification

Put your learning into practice and show what you have achieved with confidence. Your progress is assessed through an online multiple-choice Mock Exam and Final Assessment, with a 60% pass mark and instant results. You can retake the assessment free of charge, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your understanding and complete British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 at your own pace.

Once you pass, you can order a CPD Accredited Digital or Printed Certificate along with your Transcript as evidence of your learning and continued professional development. These documents can be added to your CV, LinkedIn profile, professional portfolio, or job applications, helping you demonstrate your commitment to developing relevant communication and BSL knowledge and building a stronger professional profile in today’s competitive job market.

The regular price of the Digital Certificate is £12.99, while the Printed Certificate is £24.99. For a limited time, you can enjoy 30% off your certificate order, making it easier to showcase your achievement for less.

Complete your assessment, claim your certificate, and turn your learning into a credential you can proudly showcase.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for anyone looking to develop their BSL knowledge, strengthen their communication skills, or explore new opportunities in education, care, or community roles. It is suitable for:

• Beginners with an interest in British Sign Language and Deaf awareness
• Family members or friends of Deaf people wanting to communicate more confidently
• Professionals looking to refresh or expand their existing knowledge
• Job seekers wanting to strengthen their CV
• Individuals considering a career change into education or care
• Anyone interested in exploring roles such as Communication Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Social Work Assistant, or Community Development Worker

Career Opportunities and Progression

Completing British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 can support your journey into a range of education, care, and community-facing roles across the UK. Foundational BSL knowledge and Deaf awareness are valued by employers across schools, social care, and support services. Below are some of the relevant roles connected to this course:

• Communication Support Worker (£19,000–£29,000)
• Teaching Assistant (£19,000–£26,000)
• Social Work Assistant (£20,000–£28,000)
• Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (£25,000–£31,000)
• Community Development Worker (£19,000–£36,000)

This course can build foundational communication confidence relevant to roles such as teaching assistant or support worker, where BSL awareness is helpful. It does not qualify or prepare you to work as a registered BSL Interpreter, which requires substantially further formal study and registration with the National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD). If your goal is interpreting work, or a role that legally requires a recognised BSL qualification, you should research the regulated Signature or iBSL qualification pathway.

Enrol in British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 and develop foundational signing skills, everyday vocabulary, and Deaf awareness through flexible online study.