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This guide aims to improve the way functional work is done across government, by making it easier for people to comply with functional standards.
Details, by awarding organisation, of the different assessment options available for functional skills in 2021.
A suite of management standards and associated documentation to guide people working in and with the UK government.
Functional Standards Common Glossary
Rules and guidance for Functional Skills qualifications.
This guide explains how to use functional standards to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and professionalism of functional work across government.
This is a digital repository of leading practice to support the design of back office operations for finance, HR, grants management and commercial functions.
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