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Do you want to achieve your desired grade in Functionals skills in Maths, ICT and English?
Explore our Pearson Edexcel and NCFE accredited Functional skills courses that are designed to help you qualify for any skill-oriented career, apprenticeship, or higher education. Pearson Edexcel and NCFE accredited certificate is recognised across the globe, thus a certificate from Pearson Edexcel or NCFE will add value to your professional aim and achievement
Our courses are an ideal alternative to GCSE that will set you up with a range of practical and theoretical skills required to thrive in any environment. Without the need to physically attend the classes, our courses can be an amazing option for anyone seeking a flexible and accessible option.
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Functional Skills Entry Level 1 English Course Online
Starts From ยฃ37.25 / month or from ยฃ149 in full
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Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 Course Online
Starts From ยฃ37.25 / month or from ยฃ149 in full
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Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 Course Online
Starts From ยฃ37.25 / month or from ยฃ149 in full
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Functional Skills Entry Level 1 Maths Course Online
Starts From ยฃ37.25 / month or from ยฃ149 in full
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Functional Skills Entry Level 2 Maths Online Course
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Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 Online Course
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Functional Skills Maths Level 2
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Functional Skills English Level 2
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Functional Skills Maths & English Level 2
Starts From ยฃ68.75 / month or from ยฃ275 in full
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Functional Skills Maths Level 1 Course and Exam
Starts From ยฃ37.25 / month or from ยฃ149 in full
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Functional Skills English Level 1 Course and Exam
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Digital Functional Skills Entry Level 3 – NCFE Online Course
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Digital functional skills level 1 Online Course – NCFE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Functional Skills is considered to be a GCSE equivalent qualification.Functional Skills Level 1 is not equivalent to GCSE on the grounds that it is equivalent to GCSE grades 1 to 3 (D to G in the old GCSE grading system ) which makes it under-qualified to meet the university requirements for admission. But Functional Skills at Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 or C.
Functional Skills are not identical to GCSE. GCSE is a conventional route to acquiring academic qualification that equips students with advanced skills that are required to shape the foundations of your career as a professional. Whereas, Functional Skills is a more practical route that equips students with the values and skills that are required to function in everyday life. Both GCSE and Functional Skills have their own value and merits and both pave a way for students to upskill and succeed in their desired career.
Most of the universities are now accepting Functional Skills as a GCSE equivalent qualification, however, entry requirements may vary according to university rules and guidelines. A Level 2 Functional Skills qualification will enable you to apply for an Access course, which is a foundation course completed at university.
A research conducted by the Education and Training Foundation discovered that 47% of larger employers know about Functional Skills and 87% of them value these courses for their approach to applied skills, flexible assessment and problem solving. Functional Skills are now highly valued and accepted by all the employers in the UK and globally as an equivalent to GCSE that certifies that students are able to apply skills under different contexts, solve problems, and prepare them to work independently.
Functional Skills Level 1 is equivalent to a GCSE English grade 1 to 3 (D to G). Itโs an alternative qualification to GCSE for learners who learn better with practical, real-life examples.
Functional Skills at Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 or C
Pearson Edexcel is an academic and general qualification that is designed to advance learnersโ skills while developing knowledge. Edexcelโs qualifications help learners either progress to higher education or go directly into employment. Pearson Functional Skills are qualifications in English, Mathematics and ICT that are available from Entry 1 to Level 2. Suitable for learners of all ages, theyโre also an accepted part of all Apprenticeship standards and frameworks and an alternative to GCSE in the UK.
The time required to complete Functional Skills courses would depend on the time a learner allocates in studying and also on the course provider. Usually, it does not take more than a few weeks to complete the Functional Skills courses. At StudyPlex, you can complete the course within 4-12 weeks on average; however, we have had learners who completed the course very quickly. If a learner needs more time than the given time for the course, he/she can commence a self-paced online learning method with an access of 1 year.
You can purchase the course concerning the relevant subject from the wide range of courses available in Lead Academy. These courses will equip you with adequate skills and knowledge that is required to face the functional skills exam. You can also access our tutor support to overcome any doubts that arise while taking the course.