A practice-intensive 4–8 month programme that transforms managers into skilled coaches — combining coaching theory, observed practice, and professional supervision. Accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management, the UK's largest professional body for leadership.
Whether you're building organisational coaching capability or embedding coaching into daily practice
Build formal coaching capability across your organisation and reduce reliance on expensive external coaches.
Embed coaching in daily practice, moving from directive management to developmental leadership.
Formalise your coaching capability with an industry-recognised qualification and structured framework.
Distinguish between mentoring and coaching, and apply structured coaching frameworks to your relationships.
Practice-based learning, not just theory. You learn by doing, with structured feedback and professional guidance
Three mandatory modules covering coaching foundations, real-world practice, and reflective mastery — each building on the last.
Each module builds progressively from foundational knowledge through to autonomous practice and reflective mastery
Coaching vs mentoring, GROW, OSKAR, CLEAR models, ethical practice, professional boundaries, coaching contracts, and when coaching is appropriate.
18 hours observed coaching with 2-3 individuals from your organisation. Adapting approach, maintaining records, measuring progress. 1 hour professional supervision minimum.
Holistic self-review of your coaching effectiveness. Reflective practice models, personal strengths and development areas, personal development plan, coaching portfolio.
Real-world evidence. Recognised globally.
Accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management, the UK's largest professional body for leadership development. City & Guilds validated.
ILM membership upon completion. Positioning you as part of a professional community of coaching practitioners and leaders.
Level 5 qualifications sit at foundation degree level, providing equivalent standing to HE qualifications and recognised by employers globally.
You don't memorise theory for an exam. You coach real people in your own organisation, with professional guidance and evidence of competence.
Like clinical practitioners, you receive professional supervision. This creates space for reflection, challenge, and development with experienced coaches.
Develop internal coaching capacity. Less reliance on expensive external coaches. Your qualified internal coaches become a permanent resource.
Speak with our team about how the ILM Level 5 can transform coaching practice in your organisation.
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