What you'll learn
Learn practical mathematics with our business & career development short courses online!
Build confidence with numbers and discover how maths can make everyday life easier. Whether you're managing a household budget, calculating interest, interpreting statistics in the news, or simply wanting to sharpen your problem-solving skills, this supportive online course will help you develop practical mathematical confidence in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
Designed for adults of all backgrounds, this course revisits the essential concepts many of us learnt at school but may not have used for years. Through clear explanations, guided practice, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions, you'll strengthen your understanding of core mathematical concepts while developing practical problem-solving skills you can apply with confidence.
Whether you're preparing for further study, looking to strengthen your workplace skills, or simply wanting to exercise your brain, this course offers an enjoyable refresher that will help you see maths as a logical, useful, and surprisingly rewarding part of everyday life.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Master Your Maths Skills course, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:
- Developing confidence working with numbers
- Applying logical thinking and problem-solving strategies
- Strengthening core arithmetic skills
- Working confidently with fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios
- Solving practical mathematical problems encountered in everyday life
- Understanding relationships between variables such as time, speed, and distance
- Interpreting graphs, statistics, and probability
- Developing greater confidence applying mathematics to personal, workplace, and study situations
Course content
What will be covered in this Master Your Maths skills course?
During the course, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:
Number fundamentals
- Arithmetic operations
- Number sense
- Negative numbers
- Fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Ratios and proportions
- Interest and percentage calculations
Problem solving
- Converting word problems into simple equations
- Pattern recognition and logical reasoning
- Sequences and series
- Algebra fundamentals
Applying maths in everyday life
- Time, speed, and distance
- Practical geometry
- Working with maps, coordinates, and measurements
- Budgeting and financial calculations
Working with data
- Reading graphs
- Understanding statistics
- Probability and risk
- Interpreting numerical information
Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.
Intended audience
Who is this Master Your Maths Skills course for?
This course is ideal for adults who would like to improve their confidence with mathematics in a supportive, judgement-free environment.
It is particularly suited to those who:
- Haven't studied maths for many years
- Would like to refresh skills learnt at school
- Need practical maths for work or everyday life
- Are preparing for further study or career training
- Simply enjoy learning and exercising their mind
No previous mathematical knowledge beyond basic arithmetic is required.
Course venue
Online via Zoom
Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
Course materials
What to bring to class
- A calculator (or phone with a calculator app)
- Pencil and paper
- Eraser
- Notebook for working through examples)
Additional information
Please note the following:
This course is designed to be practical, supportive, and accessible. Questions are encouraged, and participants are welcome to work at their own pace. No advanced mathematical knowledge is assumed.
Course testimonials
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Belinda said: Great course, interesting content and knowledgeable teacher.
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Ilona said: Gregory was a wonderful teacher who is obviously very passionate about mathematics. He made the course interesting and introduced me to many interesting mathematic facts. Thank you
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Scott said: I enjoyed discovering maths again, the tutor was very knowledgeable and made the course very interesting. There was a lot to take in within the 6 weeks so i would prefer the course to be longer. but overall great experience.
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Sandra said: personable tutor real life experiences
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Phil said: The Tutors energy and passion for the subject was infectious The content was always stimulating and valuable
Course tutors
Gregory Foulds
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