Functional Skills Training for Businesses & SMEs

Upskill Your Team with Nationally Recognised Qualifications in English and Maths

At The Learning College, we help businesses of all sizes—startups, SMEs, and larger corporates—enhance their workforce through accessible, accredited training in core skills. Our Functional Skills courses in English and Mathematics (Levels 1 and 2) are ideal for employees who need to strengthen foundational skills for personal growth and workplace performance.

Why Partner with The Learning College

Functional Skills qualifications are essential for any business that values clear communication, problem-solving, and team efficiency. Whether your team includes apprentices, frontline workers, or admin staff, these courses build real-world competence in literacy and numeracy—skills that directly impact your bottom line.

Practical, Work-Ready Skills – Courses focus on real-life application, improving reading, writing, speaking, listening, and mathematical reasoning in everyday work scenarios.

Nationally Recognised Qualifications – Delivered through NCFE and City & Guilds, our Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills are equivalent to GCSEs and fully accredited.

Online Learning for Maximum Flexibility – Staff can complete the courses remotely at their own pace, with full access to learning materials and tutor support.

Ideal for Apprenticeship Requirements – Functional Skills qualifications can be used to meet minimum standards required for apprenticeships and other government-backed training schemes.

Boost Confidence and Productivity – Help employees overcome skill gaps that may be holding back performance or progression.

What courses are available

Course Options
Functional Skills English Level 1 & Level 2
Enhance reading, writing, and communication skills for use in reports, emails, meetings, and more.

Functional Skills Maths Level 1 & Level 2
Improve data interpretation, percentages, formulas, and day-to-day workplace calculations.

Each course includes online assessments, comprehensive study material, and tutor support. Learners receive full certification upon completion.

About our platform: MyTLC

We are one of the UK’s leading Teaching Assistant and education qualification specialists, offering a variety of education qualifications to our learners in both the UK and abroad.  Our in-house Assessors work closely with our learners to ensure they complete to a high standard which will become the foundation of their success.

 Our leading online learning platform, MyTLC, is a pandoras box of course materials, study resources, and documents to aid with learning. You can access everything you need from any computer, laptop, phone, or tablet device with an Internet connection, at any time of day. We have our own App where you can access and work towards each course unit.  Every person is unique - that means the way we learn is unique, too. At The Learning College, we’re dedicated to making the learning experience successful for everyone.

Don't take our word for it...

  • I have just completed my Level 3 Diploma in Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator). I was pleasantly surprised by the transition when my previous course provider went bust. The Learning College were supportive and informative from the start. My tutor, Sheila, was incredibly supportive, and responded to any questions that I had quickly. She made a nerve wracking experience (my observation) so much easier due to her calm and approachable nature. I would highly recommend Sheila as a tutor to help achieve qualifications.


    Ellen Burt
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  • I recently finished my CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education with The Learning College and had a great experience. The course was clear, useful, and gave me a strong base for working in early childhood.

    A big thank you to my tutor Ms. Sheila for her amazing support. She was kind, helpful, and always there to guide me. Her feedback really kept me going.

    I highly recommend The Learning College to anyone interested in early childhood education.


    Onali Wasundara
    Via Google Reviews
  • I had a very good and smooth experience with the learning college. Every member of their team knows their job very well. I never had any issues throughout my course. I want ro appreciate and say special thanks to my tutor Ms Sheila Green as she was the backbone in completing the course for me. She always helped patiently and described everything in detail and in simple ways. I would definitely recommend learning college.


    Noreen Mashaal
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  • I have just finished my Level 4 HLTA COURSE. Everything about this course has been fantastic. The Support from the College, and staff that I have had contact with have been incredibly. I have not had the best year personally, making completing my course quite tough, but Sheila and Annalise have both been incredibly supportive and patient, thank you both so much.


    Denise Black
    Via Google Reviews
  • I recently completed the CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF) at The Learning College, and I couldn't be more pleased with my experience. The course content was thorough and well-structured, providing me with the essential knowledge and skills needed to support teaching and learning effectively ( extra research needed).

    One of the highlights of my journey was the exceptional guidance from my tutor, Sharon Remmington-Ogle. She was always approachable and provided constructive feedback, which greatly enhanced my understanding of the material.

    Overall, I highly recommend The Learning College for anyone looking to further their education in teaching and learning.


    Maysoon Elgaddal
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Get in touch

Our team are available to assist. Just let us know what we can help you with and a member of our team will be in contact shortly.

About our Courses

Can I speak to anyone prior to registering onto my course?

Absolutely! We have a specialist team of course advisors that will be able to answer any questions you have. They will also enable you to understand how the study works! They will be available from Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. You can call us on 01785 336464 or email us atinfo@thelearningcollege.co.uk. We also have our online chat facility, should that be easier.

Can I pay by instalments?

Yes! All our course will enable you to make payment via a payment plan option. All payment plan options will cost around £50 more due to the direct debit platform costs.

Do I need to have a credit check for the instalment plan?

No, we don’t use any credit checking facility and you will not be credit checked to take advantage of our payment plan. It is a direct agreement you have with the college to enable you to make your payments easier to manage.

Can you offer me funding for my course?

Unfortunately, we don’t offer any funding for any of our courses. Instead, we have convenient payment plans to help you manage the cost monthly. Each of our payment plans are carefully crafted to keep the cost as low as possible to make them more manageable.

About Learning

Will I have a Tutor to help me with my course?

Yes, you will have a personal 1-2-1 Tutor. Upon registration you will then choose which Tutor you would like to work with, and they will then support your study throughout. You will be able to directly message your Tutor, email, call and where required, video call.

Can I complete my course quicker than the guided time?

Yes of course! Study is done in your own time at your own pace. This means you can customise and fit your study around your current commitments making completion simple. The number of hours you study each week will determine as to how quickly you complete. The more time you do, the quicker you pass your qualification!

What will I need for my studies?

You will need to have either a PC or a tablet such as the iPad or an Android to study on. For your convenience we have The Learning College app that is available for download off both the app store and google play. We will provide all information, assessments, podcast lessons (watch in your own time at your own pace) along with all answer sheets being set out ready for completion. You will also need to have some form of ‘word’ such as Microsoft word or Open Office (free software) Ask us for more details if you require advice on the free software.

When can I start my course after registering?

Upon finalising your registration via our website, you will have instant access to all course material and will be able to being your studies right away. This applies 24/7 and even at weekends you will have no delay in getting started.

Will I have to take an exam?

With the exception of our Functional Skills qualifications, you will NOT have any exams with our qualifications. Most of our qualifications are assessment based and will be marked on a unit-by-unit basis by your personal 1-2-1 tutor.

What happens if I fail an assignment?

If you fail any of your assignments, please don’t worry. Your personal tutor will generally set you an additional research task toguideyou towards the correct answer whereby you will be able to amend your original answer and re-submit. You have no limit on re-submissions either taking away any worries.

Do I need to attend any lessons?

No, all materials are online via our learner platform to enable you to study in your own time at your own pace. The materials are available 24/7 365 days a year so you will have no restrictions and plenty of time.

SMEs, SMBs & Corporate

Do I have an account manager?

Yes, every business gets a dedicated account manager for any of your learners needs.

Upon signing up with The Learning College, you will be assigned and introduced to your dedicated account manager.

How can I pay for my employees or future employees to complete your qualifications?

We have 3 options available for school enrolments:

  • Invoice Request – Complete our School Registration Form via the website.
  • Card payment over the phone.
  • Enroll via the website (Learner details will need to be confirmed once this is
    completed)


If you are not sure which option is best for you feel free to give us a call on 01785
336 464.

What if my employees need additional support during my course?

Your tutor will be contactable via email if you have any issues. Depending on your support package, you can also contact your tutor via telephone or arrange a one-to-one web tutorial.

When can my employees start? Is it on site or remote?

You can get started straight away. Purchase your course today and start learning the same day from home/work - anywhere!

Will the learner have exams in Functional Skills?

Yes. There is one exam for this course which will need to be sat at remotely with invigilation using video chat software such as Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp. Your exam fees are included in the price of the course however a re-take would carry an additional cost.

Extra Information

Do you offer recruitment support?

Yes, our college offers you the opportunity to register for recruitment support upon completion of your qualification. This is supported by our carefully selected recruitment partner. They will guide and support you with all aspects of finding a job opportunity.

Are you a regulated and accredited college?

Yes! We are an accredited NCFE CACHE and TQUK college, offering government regulated qualifications.


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