British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 Diploma

Clear communication plays a vital role across healthcare, education, customer service, social care, and everyday life. This British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 Diploma is designed to help you build practical communication skills from the ground up and progress toward confident real-world use of BSL.

This course is fully online and self-paced, allowing you to study anytime, anywhere, on any device. No classroom attendance or fixed schedules are required. You can learn step by step and develop essential signing skills at your own pace.

You will learn fingerspelling, basic vocabulary, sentence structure, question forms, and everyday communication topics such as family, time, numbers, colours, transport, directions, hobbies, work, food, health, and describing people and situations. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident using BSL in both personal and professional environments.

Key Highlights

• Fully CPD-accredited British Sign Language Level 1 & 2 Diploma
• Covers fingerspelling, vocabulary, grammar, and everyday conversation skills
• 100% online and self-paced learning on any device
• Suitable for beginners with no prior BSL experience required
• Designed for education, healthcare, care, and public-facing roles
• Practical focus on real-life communication scenarios
• Builds confidence in inclusive communication
• CPD certificate to support professional development

What You’ll Learn

• The foundations of British Sign Language and how it is used in everyday communication
• Fingerspelling techniques for accurate spelling and recognition
• How to introduce yourself and exchange personal information
• Understanding basic question forms and conversational structure
• Vocabulary for family, numbers, money, time, colours, and months
• Communication for transport, weather, directions, hobbies, and work
• Signing food, drink, and everyday lifestyle topics
• Describing people, animals, places, and situations clearly
• Basic health and wellbeing-related vocabulary
• Cultural awareness and respectful communication with Deaf individuals
• Building confidence in personal, educational, and workplace communication

Gift Courses

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

Why Study with Learnera

Learnera is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping learners build practical skills, confidence, and career progression in the UK job sector. Our courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle with flexible online learning.

• CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications
• Expert tutors with real-world industry experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of learners across the UK and beyond

Accreditation & Recognition

This British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 Diploma is CPD-accredited and designed to support your professional development in communication and inclusion.

• Earn a CPD Accredited certificate upon completion
• Fully online, self-paced learning with 12 months access
• Includes online multiple-choice assessment and optional reflective portfolio
• Digital certificate available, with optional printed certificate
• Recognised for professional development and workplace communication skills

Assessment & Certification

Your learning is assessed through an online multiple-choice test with a 60% pass mark. You will receive instant results, and free retakes are available to ensure successful completion.

After passing, you can download a CPD-accredited certificate that confirms your achievement. A printed certificate is also available for £24.99.

This course has no hidden fees and is designed to support structured learning and professional development.

Who Is This Course For?

• Beginners interested in learning British Sign Language
• Support workers in education, healthcare, or social care
• Teaching assistants and education staff
• Healthcare and clinical support staff
• Customer service and public-facing professionals
• Community and volunteer workers
• Anyone interested in inclusive communication skills

Career Opportunities & Progression

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

Key Skills You’ll Gain

• Confident use of BSL fingerspelling and vocabulary
• Understanding of basic BSL grammar and sentence structure
• Ability to exchange personal and professional information
• Improved inclusive communication skills
• Practical signing for everyday topics like time, money, and travel
• Confidence in describing people, places, and situations
• Awareness of Deaf culture and respectful communication
• Ability to use BSL in real-life settings

Enrol today to build confidence and practical skills with the CPD-accredited British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 Diploma, designed to support real-world inclusive communication.