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ILM Open Programme

Step into a leadership style that sparks growth across your team. Our ILM Open Programme blends practical coaching skills with real world learning. Build confidence. Practise with peers. Gain a recognised ILM qualification.
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Gain an ILM Coaching Qualification While Learning with Leaders from Across Industries

Step into a leadership style that sparks growth, clarity, and confidence across your team.

Our ILM Open Programme brings together professionals from different organisations, industries, and leadership journeys.

You learn together. Practise together. Grow together.


This diversity unlocks powerful learning. Fresh perspectives emerge. New ideas surface.

Breakthrough conversations unfold. If you are exploring recognised coaching credentials, you can explore our full range of

Why Choose an ILM Open Programme?

Learning alongside professionals from different sectors unlocks something special.You step outside your organisational bubble.
You hear new viewpoints. You challenge your thinking.

Each participant brings their own leadership challenges, experiences, and insights.

Those differences create richer discussions and deeper learning.You do not just learn from the facilitator.You learn from each other.Participants consistently tell us this shared experience becomes one of the most valuable parts of the programme.

It expands perspective. Builds confidence. Strengthens your coaching capability faster.

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Nationally recognised, employer-respected qualifications
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Practical learning applied directly to real workplace challenges
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Stronger leadership pipelines and future-ready talent
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Ceate a culture where people feel supported, engaged, and able to thrive
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ILM Qualifications
Coaching and Mentoring

Strengthen your coaching skills, gain a recognised qualification and embed a coaching culture across your organisation.

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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.
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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.
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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.

What Makes Coaching Focus Different?

Leaders from organisations such as Tesco, NHS, McDonald’s and John Lewis have trusted our programmes. Join our ILM Open Programme to master practical coaching skills and elevate conversations at work.

How the Programme Works

Our ILM Open Development Programme blends structured learning with real coaching practice. Join interactive workshops. Practise with peers. Reflect deeply. Master practical coaching frameworks. Gain an optional ILM qualification.

Open Programme Fees 2025 / 2026

Level 3 programme fees

Workshops Only Option - £xxx per person
Qualification Option - £1,895 now £1,516 + VAT + £122 ILM registration per person
20%
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Upcoming Dates:

Workshop 1: Day 1 – 29/09
Workshop 1: Day 2 – 30/09
Workshop 2: Day 3 – 13/10
Workshop 2: Day 4- 14/10

Level 5 programme fee

Workshops Only Option - £xxx per person
Qualification Option - £2,295 now £1,836 + VAT + £247 ILM registration per person
20%
Off
Upcoming Dates:

Workshop 1: Day 1 – 29/09
Workshop 1: Day 2 – 30/09
Workshop 2: Day 3 – 13/10
Workshop 2: Day 4- 14/10
Workshop 3: Day 5 – 10/11
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Level 7 programme fees

Workshops Only Option - £xxx per person
Qualification Option - £2,995 now £2,396 + VAT + £271 ILM registration per person
20%
Off
Upcoming Dates:

Workshop 1: Day 1 – 29/09
Workshop 1: Day 2 – 30/09
Workshop 2: Day 3 – 13/10
Workshop 2: Day 4- 14/10
Workshop 3: Day 5 – 10/11
Workshop 3: Day 6 – 11/11
Workshop 4: Day 7 – 08/12
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ILM Open Programme

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Our ILM Open Programme 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.
“The ILM Qualification programme delivered by Coaching Focus Group has been one of the best professional development programmes that I have experienced."

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Meeta Zakharia
International Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (McDonalds)
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