Mae swyddogaethau'r corff newydd yn cynnwys y canlynol:Diogelu buddiannau dysgwyr, sicrhau bod llwybrau galwedigaethol ac academaidd yn cael yr un parch â’i gilydd, a helpu i sicrhau bod Cymru'n meddu ar y sgiliau sydd eu hangen i lwyddo mewn economi sy’n mynd yn fwyfwy cystadleuol.Cynllunio strategol y ddarpariaeth addysg a sgiliau ledled y sector addysg a hyfforddiant ôl-orfodol yng Nghymru.Goruchwylio a chydgysylltu holl wariant Llywodraeth Cymru ar ymchwil ac arloesi. Y nod yw creu amgylchedd sy'n fwy deinamig ac yn ymateb yn well i anghenion ym meysydd ymchwil, arloesi a gwybodaeth yng Nghymru.Ariannu, contractio, asesu ansawdd, cynnal gwaith monitro ariannol ac archwilio addysg uwch, addysg bellach, dysgu seiliedig ar waith, dysgu oedolion yn y gymuned, a rhaglenni cyflogadwyedd a rhaglenni dan arweiniad cyflogwyr perthnasol.Datblygu gwell cysylltiadau rhwng addysg uwch a phellach a byd busnes yng Nghymru.
The functions of the new Commission include:Protecting the interests of learners, ensuring that vocational and academic routes are equally valued and make sure Wales has the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive economy.Strategic planning of educational and skills delivery across all post-compulsory education and training in Wales.Oversee and coordinate all Welsh Government research and innovation funding with the aim of creating a more dynamic and responsive-to-need research, innovation and knowledge environment in Wales.Funding, contracting, quality, financial monitoring and audit of higher education, further education, work based learning, adult community learning, and relevant employability and employer-led programmes.Developing better links between higher and further education and Welsh business.