ILM Accredited Qualifications

Below is a brief overview of some of the ILM-accredited business coaching, management training and leadership development programmes we can deliver here at the Business Coaching Foundation:

ILM Management Qualifications


ILM Level 2 Award in Team Leading - This is a concise qualification aimed at team leader level. Designed to give learners a basic knowledge of the various roles, functions and responsibilities of a team leader and the limits of their authority and accountability.

ILM Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading - This is a broader qualification aimed at Team Leader Level. Designed to give learners broader management skills and knowledge; here, practical techniques in motivating teams, plus planning and monitoring their work are explored within the additional mandatory units.

ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management - This is a concise qualification which gives an introduction to the basic skills, knowledge, and understanding required by today's first line manager.

ILM Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management - This qualification builds and broadens the skills and knowledge gained in the Award. All learners are able to choose from a range of optional units to build their qualification; this high level of flexibility allows individuals or their employers to custom build a qualification that focuses on the key areas most relevant to their role, industry or organisation.

ILM Level 5 Award in Management - This is a concise qualification aimed at developing middle management skills and knowledge. All learners are able to examine organisational structure and function, the roles and responsibilities of middle managers and the effect of interpersonal skills and communication skills on managerial performance.



ILM Leadership Qualifications


ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership - This short, single-unit qualification examins leadership theories and how these theories can be used to improve leadership practice. The award is ideal for aspiring first line managers who want to learn about the nature and role of leadership but may not have the opportunity to practice it.

ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership - This qualification aims to develop the skills and knowledge needed to become an effective leader. The 1st unit covers the theory of leadership while the 2nd is devoted to a unique 'leadership journey' - a programme using action learning and a reflective log to develop and practice the skills of leadership in the workplace.

ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership - This qualification has been specifically designed for middle managers looking to increase their leadership skills, knowledge and understanding.



ILM Coaching & Mentoring Qualifications


ILM Level 3 Award in Workplace Coaching for Team Leaders and First Line Managers - This is a concise qualification which aims to provide practising and potential team leaders and first line managers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to perform effectively as workplace coaches as part of their normal working role.

ILM Level 3 Certificate for Professional Workplace Coaches - This qualification is aimed at Team Leader or First Line Manager Level; or as a freelance coaching professional. Designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to perform effectively as workplace coaches.

ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring in Management - This qualification aims to provide practising directors, senior managers, managers or freelancers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to perform effectively as coaches or mentors as part of their normal work role.

ILM Level 5 Diploma for Professional Management Coaches & Mentors - This qualification is aimed at participants who will be significantly involved in management coaching/mentoring, within an organisation or as a freelancer.

ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching & Leadership Mentoring - This qualification aims to provide practising directors/senior leaders/managers (or those working in a training and development role) with the knowledge, skills and confidence in executive coaching to perform effectively as coaches/mentors as part of their normal work role.