Master Your Maths Skills Course

Learn practical mathematics with our business & career development short courses online!

Build confidence with numbers and develop a better understanding of how mathematics works. Whether you're managing a household budget, calculating interest, interpreting statistics, preparing for further study or simply wanting to sharpen your problem-solving skills, this supportive course will help you approach maths with greater confidence.

Designed for adults of all backgrounds, the course revisits essential mathematical concepts that many of us first encountered at school but may not have used for years—or perhaps never fully understood. Rather than simply memorising formulas and procedures, you'll explore the ideas behind the maths, what mathematical symbols and formulas mean, how different concepts connect, and when particular approaches are useful.

Through clear explanations, guided practice and opportunities to ask questions, you'll work through concepts at a pace that supports understanding. You'll also receive comprehensive course notes, worked examples and additional exercises to help reinforce your learning and provide opportunities for further practice outside class.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Master Your Maths Skills course, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:

• Developing confidence when working with numbers
• Strengthening core arithmetic skills
• Working with fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios
• Applying logical thinking and problem-solving strategies
• Understanding the fundamental purpose and applications of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and probability
• Recognising the mathematical ideas and structures that support commonly used procedures
• Understanding what mathematical symbols and formulas represent
• Recognising connections between different areas of mathematics
• Applying mathematical concepts to practical problems
• 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 be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Number fundamentals

• Arithmetic operations and number types
• Negative numbers
• Fractions, decimals and percentages
• Ratios and proportions
• Interest and percentage calculations

Algebra

• Understanding unknown and changing quantities
• Working with expressions, equations and formulas
• Using algebra to solve practical problems

Geometry

• Working with shapes, angles, distances, areas and volumes
• Applying geometry to practical problems

Trigonometry

• Understanding relationships between angles and lengths
• Calculating distances, heights and angles

Statistics

• Understanding and interpreting data
• Mean, median, mode, range and standard deviation
• Recognising patterns, trends and variation

Probability

• Understanding chance, likelihood and possible outcomes
• Exploring probability and risk

Throughout the course, the focus is on understanding what mathematical concepts mean, how they connect and when they can be useful, rather than simply memorising formulas and procedures.

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 and judgement-free environment.

It is particularly suited to those who:

• Have not studied mathematics for many years
• Would like to refresh skills learnt at school
• Need practical mathematics for work or everyday life
• Are preparing for further study or career training
• Have previously found mathematics difficult or intimidating
• Would like to understand why mathematical procedures work rather than simply memorising them
• Feel anxious or lacking in confidence around maths
• 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
• An eraser
• A notebook for working through examples

Your calculator should be capable of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as exponentiation and calculating roots. As calculator functions vary between models and apps, please make sure you know how to access these functions on your device.

Additional information

This course is designed to be practical, supportive and accessible. No advanced mathematical knowledge is assumed, and questions are encouraged throughout the course.

The course is taught at a pace that allows participants time to understand and absorb new concepts. Comprehensive course notes and optional homework activities provide additional opportunities to practise and consolidate your understanding outside class.