Functional Skills Maths — Level 1 (Updated 2022)

Too many social care professionals carry enormous responsibility with insufficient training behind them. The gap between caring intentions and genuinely informed practice is where people in care get let down – and it is entirely preventable. Functional Skills Maths — Level 1 (Updated 2022) is a fully CPD-accredited, online course built for UK health and social care professionals who are ready to move beyond the basics, meet sector standards, and deliver the quality of support that makes a real, lasting difference to the people in their care.

This course builds your capability to handle increasingly complex mathematical tasks with accuracy and professionalism. It emphasises applying maths concepts to everyday and workplace problems, supporting ethical and quality-driven decision-making. Learners develop stronger critical thinking aligned with sector expectations.

By completing this course, you gain recognised skills valued by professionals across industries. It suits individuals focused on enhancing practical maths competence. The flexible online format and dedicated learner support ensure you can study effectively from anywhere in the UK.

Key Highlights

• CPD-accredited course focused on practical maths skills
• Flexible, 100% online learning with 12 months’ access
• Covers core topics like fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Develops applied understanding for workplace relevance
• Includes interactive assessments to track progress
• Suitable for aspiring and practising professionals
• Enhances confidence in mathematical decision-making

What You’ll Learn

• Develop confident problem-solving with integers and directed numbers
• Apply factors, multiples, and fractions in real-world contexts
• Strengthen decision-making through BODMAS and simplification rules
• Understand decimals, rational numbers, and percentage calculations
• Use estimation, approximation, and scientific notation effectively
• Interpret ratios, proportions, and unitary methods with clarity
• Analyse profit, loss, discount, and tax scenarios practically

WHY STUDY WITH Learnera

Learnera is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

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

ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION

This Functional Skills Maths — Level 1 (Updated 2022) is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training.

• Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Your progress in this Functional Skills Maths — Level 1 (Updated 2022) is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.

Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.

This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

• Aspiring professionals seeking practical maths skill development
• Practising employees aiming to improve workplace maths competence
• Individuals preparing for roles requiring applied numeric reasoning
• Those wanting to enhance confidence in everyday calculations
• Learners pursuing flexible, self-paced CPD opportunities

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & PROGRESSION

• Administrative Assistant: £18,000 – £25,000 per year
• Customer Service Representative: £19,000 – £26,000 per year
• Retail Supervisor: £20,000 – £27,000 per year
• Junior Project Coordinator: £22,000 – £30,000 per year
• Sales Support Officer: £19,000 – £25,000 per year

KEY SKILLS YOU’LL GAIN

• Confident handling of integers and directed numbers
• Practical application of fractions and decimals
• Accurate use of BODMAS for problem-solving
• Effective estimation and scientific notation skills
• Clear understanding of ratios, proportions, and percentages
• Ability to calculate profit, loss, tax, and discounts
• Strengthened analytical and numerical reasoning

Enrol today to build confidence in practical maths with the CPD-accredited Functional Skills Maths – Level 1 (Updated 2022), designed to strengthen your skills and real-world understanding.