Who Is It For?
- Organisations wanting to embed coaching as a core leadership skill
- HR and L&D teams building internal coaching capability
- Team leaders, middle managers, and senior leaders at every level
- Aspiring and practising coaches seeking formal qualifications
- Executive coaches looking to progress into supervision and mentoring
Programme Overview
| Levels | ILM Level 3, Level 5, and Level 7 — progressive pathway |
| Approach | 100% bespoke — built around your organisation’s culture, values, and coaching maturity |
| Delivery | Face-to-face, virtual, or blended — nationwide |
| Duration | Varies by level: 8 weeks (L3) to 12+ months (L7) |
| Assessment | Observed coaching practice, reflective journals, written assignments, and coaching logs |
| Support | Dedicated tutor, peer coaching triads, and 1-to-1 supervision sessions |
| Accreditation | ILM (City & Guilds) — nationally recognised qualifications |
Progression Pathways
- ILM Level 3 → Level 5 Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring
- ILM Level 5 → Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching
- ILM Level 7 → CMI Level 6 Coach Supervision
- CMI Coach Supervision → Chartered Manager (CMgr) status
- Any level → Coaching Professional Apprenticeship (L5, funded)
Entry: Level 3 requires no prior coaching qualification. Level 5 requires L3 or equivalent coaching experience. Level 7 requires L5 or substantial professional coaching background. All learners complete an initial assessment and skills diagnostic.
What’s Included
- Full bespoke programme design and scoping consultation
- All tuition, workshop delivery, and coaching materials
- ILM registration and certification fees at every level
- Observed coaching practice with expert feedback
- Peer coaching triads for real-world practice
- 1-to-1 tutor support throughout
- Assessment, internal verification, and ILM moderation
- Digital resources and coaching frameworks library
- Post-programme coaching supervision guidance
Benefits
For Your Organisation
- Embed coaching as a leadership behaviour, not just a skill
- Reduce reliance on expensive external coaches
- Improve staff retention and employee engagement
- Build a self-sustaining internal coaching capability
- Create consistent coaching standards across the business
- Measurable ROI through improved performance conversations
For the Individual
- Nationally recognised ILM coaching qualifications
- Practical coaching skills applicable from day one
- Structured career pathway from team leader to executive coach
- Enhanced leadership credibility and confidence
- Professional coaching network through peer triads
- Reflective practice skills for continuous development
The TESS Difference
- Not off-the-shelf: Every programme is designed around your culture, language, and coaching maturity
- Real coaching, not theory: 70%+ of learning time is practical coaching with observed feedback
- Progressive pathway: Level 3 through Level 7 means you can develop coaching at every tier
- Proven with major employers: Delivered for Crystal Palace FC, VEKA, Coventry City Council, and NHS trusts
- Combined with apprenticeships: L5 Coaching can be funded through the Coaching Professional Apprenticeship