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Communication and Collaboration Tools

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Facilitate communication and collaboration through internal messaging and feedback.
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Real-time Messaging and Chat

Facilitate instant communication between learners, tutors, and assessors. This allows for quick clarifications, immediate feedback, and dynamic group discussions, promoting timely support for both classroom-based and work-based learning scenarios.

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Discussion Forums and Social Learning

Enable structured conversations around course topics, industry updates, or research findings. Forums encourage peer-to-peer support and collaborative problem-solving, enriching the overall learning experience across BTECs, Apprenticeships, or professional development programmes.

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Virtual Classrooms and Live Webinars

Host synchronous online sessions that replicate the traditional classroom, complete with presentations, breakout rooms, and interactive tools. This feature promotes active participation and gives learners the chance to engage with experts or guest speakers in real time.

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Group Collaboration Spaces

Provide dedicated online workspaces where learners can work together on shared projects, assignments, or study groups. This fosters teamwork skills, which are highly valued in both apprenticeship programmes and workplace training settings.

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Announcements and Broadcasts

Allow tutors and administrators to post important updates or institution-wide bulletins. By centralising key information, learners remain informed about deadlines, policy changes, or upcoming events, ensuring a streamlined communication process.

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Document and File Sharing

Share course materials, handbooks, templates, and other resources directly within the platform. This makes it easier to distribute relevant documents to specific groups, modules, or collaborative projects without resorting to external tools.

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Co-authoring and Content Collaboration

Enable multiple users to contribute to the same document or project in real time. Ideal for group assignments, course content creation, or departmental strategy documents, this feature encourages teamwork and real-world problem-solving skills.

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Peer Feedback and Review Tools

Support self-improvement and collaborative learning by allowing learners to comment on or assess each other�s work. Structured peer review processes can enhance critical thinking, encourage quality improvement, and build a supportive learning community.

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Calendar and Event Scheduling

Integrate schedules for upcoming classes, exams, or workshops into a unified calendar view. Tutors and learners can sync these events with personal calendars, reducing conflicts and keeping everyone on track with key milestones.

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Email and SMS Notifications

Send automated updates, reminders, or announcements via email and SMS. This ensures important messages reach learners promptly, especially those who prefer mobile alerts or have limited access to the platform during work placements.

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Real-time Messaging and Chat

Facilitate instant communication between learners, tutors, and assessors. This allows for quick clarifications, immediate feedback, and dynamic group discussions, promoting timely support for both classroom-based and work-based learning scenarios.

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Virtual Classrooms and Live Webinars

Host synchronous online sessions that replicate the traditional classroom, complete with presentations, breakout rooms, and interactive tools. This feature promotes active participation and gives learners the chance to engage with experts or guest speakers in real time.

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Group Collaboration Spaces

Provide dedicated online workspaces where learners can work together on shared projects, assignments, or study groups. This fosters teamwork skills, which are highly valued in both apprenticeship programmes and workplace training settings.

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Document and File Sharing

Share course materials, handbooks, templates, and other resources directly within the platform. This makes it easier to distribute relevant documents to specific groups, modules, or collaborative projects without resorting to external tools.

Global Swatches
Smooth Interactions
CMS Content

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Co-authoring and Content Collaboration

Enable multiple users to contribute to the same document or project in real time. Ideal for group assignments, course content creation, or departmental strategy documents, this feature encourages teamwork and real-world problem-solving skills.

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Calendar and Event Scheduling

Integrate schedules for upcoming classes, exams, or workshops into a unified calendar view. Tutors and learners can sync these events with personal calendars, reducing conflicts and keeping everyone on track with key milestones.

Global Swatches
Smooth Interactions
CMS Content
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Ahmed, 27
Bolton
“The flexibility of the online learning made it so much easier to study around my job. I can’t believe the courses were free!”
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Salford
“I was nervous about going back to learning, but the tutors were so supportive. Now I feel confident with maths again!”
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Wigan
“I struggled with English, but now I’ve passed and am applying for higher education. The face-to-face help made all the difference.”
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Rochdale
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Are all of your Functional Skills Courses really free?

Yes! Our courses are fully funded by the government for learners 19+ living in Greater Manchester.

Do I need to attend face-to-face sessions?

While the bulk of the course is delivered online, you’ll have the option to attend in-person sessions if you need extra support.

How long do the courses take?

The courses are designed to be flexible, so you can study at your own pace. Most learners complete within 3 to 6 months.

What qualifications will I get?

You will receive nationally recognised Functional Skills qualifications in your chosen area (Maths, English, or ICT).
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