Key skills - what are they?

Key skills are the essential transferable skills you need to get on in the workplace, in learning and in life.

The key skills are:

• communication
• information technology
• working with numbers
• working with others
• problem solving
• improving your own learning and performance.

There are many key skills courses. They can also be part of many other courses.

Key skills are transferable because once you have these skills you can use them in different situations. Key skills give you the adaptability you need for the modern workplace.

If you'd like to improve your key skills, call us on 0800 100 900. Calls are free and in confidence and because we're impartial, you'll get the best possible advice on your options. You can also email an adviser or request a call back at a time to suit you.