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ILM Coaching Qualification Levels Explained
ILM Levels 3, 5 and 7 explained clearly so you can choose the right qualification for you or your organisation.
ILM Qualifications
Coaching and Mentoring
Invest in an ILM accredited qualification and equip your leaders with skills they can use straight away. Practical learning. Recognised credentials. Immediate impact.
Trusted by Leading Companies Globally
ILM Qualifications
Coaching and Mentoring
Strengthen your coaching skills, gain a recognised qualification and embed a coaching culture across your organisation.
ILM Level 3 in Coaching
Build core coaching skills. Adopt a coaching style. Gain a recognised entry level qualification that strengthens everyday leadership.
Suitable for: New and aspiring managers.
ILM Level 5 in Coaching & Mentoring
Strengthen formal coaching practice with practical tools, real experience and the confidence to coach effectively across the organisation.
Suitable for: Managers and internal coaches.
ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring
Master advanced coaching and mentoring skills to shape culture, influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic change.
Suitable for: Senior leaders and HR professionals.
Why ILM?
When it comes to leadership qualifications, ILM (the Institute of Leadership & Management) is one of the most trusted names across the globe. Employers recognise it. They respect it.
An ILM qualification proves practical, workplace ready leadership skills. Not theory. Real capability.
Study with us and apply learning straight to the day job. Solve real challenges. Create impact from day one.
With ILM, you can:
Gain a qualification respected by employers across the UK
Strengthen your leadership skills with practical, hands-on learning
Boost your career prospects and open doors to progression
Join a community of leaders committed to making a difference
ILM Qualification Benefits
Our ILM accredited programmes strengthen coaching and mentoring skills, build confidence and open new career opportunities.
Whether stepping into a first management role or preparing for senior leadership, gain practical tools to lead with clarity and succeed with confidence.
Nationally recognised, employer-respected qualifications
Practical learning applied directly to real workplace challenges
Stronger leadership pipelines and future-ready talent
Ceate a culture where people feel supported, engaged, and able to thrive
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ILM Qualifications
Coaching and Mentoring
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Our ILM Qualifications give your managers the practical skills and confidence to coach, lead and inspire. From first time managers to senior leaders, we help you strengthen your talent pipeline and build lasting organisational impact.
Let’s explore how ILM can elevate your leaders.
Let’s explore how ILM can elevate your leaders.
“The ILM Qualification programme delivered by Coaching Focus Group has been one of the best professional development programmes that I have experienced."
- Meeta Zakharia
International Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (McDonalds)
- Meeta Zakharia
International Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (McDonalds)
