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Multiply - Unlock Your Potential

Free numeracy sessions for Greater Manchester residents.

Multiply offers easy access to FREE numeracy courses that can help you brush up your maths skills and help you become more confident with numbers for work or everyday life.

Our Multiply courses are available to Greater Manchester residents who may need help with managing their bills, helping children or grandchildren with homework, budgeting or want to improve their potential at work. Good numeracy skills may also unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study.

There are courses for beginners to more advanced courses such as GCSE Maths, Functional Skills qualifications, or equivalent, so you will be able to learn at a pace that suits you.

Do you work with residents in Greater Manchester?

Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. We can help residents upskill, learn new skills and build their confidence through our fully funded short courses.

We offer a wide range of bespoke, engaging sessions, here are some examples:

Building Numeracy Confidence

  • Numeracy for Life
  • Keeping up with the kids – designed to help parents with Maths homework

Healthy/Independent Living

  • Healthy living on a budget
  • Maths for Shoppers
  • Cooking on a budget

Reducing the Cost of Living

  • Managing your money
  • Bag a bargain – introduction to shopping/discounts/comparison sites

Numeracy for Employment

  • Numeracy for the Healthcare, Construction, Management and Hospitality sectors
  • Numeracy in the workplace
  • Numeracy for ESOL career starters

We can adapt the delivery of our fully funded short courses to meet the needs of your residents. Our expert team are available to discuss the delivery methods that will meet your needs.

If you are interested in discussing how Multiply can work in your area, get in touch by emailing multiply@growthco.uk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long do the courses take to complete?

Depending on your needs and requirements, the courses can take as little as 4 hours to compete or up to 12 weeks. 

Who can I apply?

If you’re aged 19 and over and don’t have maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent), you can access free numeracy courses through Multiply to build your confidence with numbers and gain a qualification.

Will a Multiply course benefit my family?

Yes! 

Learning new skills is extremely fulfilling. From unlocking new job opportunities with better work-life balance and flexibility to inspiring your children to study or helping them with their homework – boosting your skills can give you greater confidence in both your work and home life.