Functional Skills are the Basic English, MATHS, and ICT skills that people require in both their professional and personal lives. People can study for the qualifications in a practical manner and use essential skills in real-life scenarios. Various governments have promoted these flexible courses to provide people with the necessary skills to succeed. English and mathematics are required courses in most training and education programs. Diplomas, Foundation Learning Programs, and Apprenticeships all include them as a requirement. Functional Skills are credentials that can be learned independently.