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ILM LEVEL 5 - CLASSROOM COURSES

   In-House Option Available

 

With our classroom options, you benefit from face-to-face training days with our experienced tutors.

You’ll reap the rewards of their business-relevant, tried-and-tested approach and will be encouraged to bring live business issues and case histories with you on the course.

In addition to your two days in the classroom, you will need to undertake self-directed learning and three work-based assignments. This is estimated to take three hours per week for 12 months.

The good news is we offer tutor support, at no additional cost, to help you with your assignments and self-directed learning journey.

There are no hidden extras to pay on top of our course prices. Our ILM Level 5 open courses have the following included in the price:

  • Course materials and workbook
  • ILM project fees
  • ILM certificate fees
  • Lunchtime buffet
  • Refreshments
  • Flexible tutor support

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ILM LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE AND THE DIPLOMA?

The only difference is in the amount of logged coaching that is required post-course.

If you want to achieve the Diploma, you will need to complete 54 hours of logged coaching with 4-9 people. For the certificate, you will need 18 hours with 2-3 people.

This means that whatever qualification you are aiming for, you will be able to attend the same course dates.

Scheduled classroom course dates

NOTTINGHAM

5 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham, NG12 4DG

All of our Nottingham courses are held at our head office. The comfortable training suites are fully air-conditioned with natural daylight and are wheelchair-friendly. Free car parking is also available

01-02 JULY 2025

Prices include:

  • ILM Certificate Fees
  • Lunchtime Buffet
  • Flexible Tutor Support

04-05 NOVEMBER 2025

Prices include:

  • ILM Certificate Fees
  • Lunchtime Buffet
  • Flexible Tutor Support

READING

Media First Ltd, 1 Winnersh Fields, Gazelle Close, Winnersh, Reading, RG41 5QS

Our Reading courses are located at our sister company, Media First Ltd. The training facilities are approximately 7 minutes walk from Winnersh Triangle railway station, and easily accessible from London. The training suites are wheelchair-friendly, and there is free on-site car parking available.

03-04 JUNE 2025

Prices include:

  • ILM Certificate Fees
  • Lunchtime Buffet
  • Flexible Tutor Support

23-24 SEPTEMBER 2025

Prices include:

  • ILM Certificate Fees
  • Lunchtime Buffet
  • Flexible Tutor Support

YOUR COURSE JOURNEY

The below timings are provided for guidance only, and are approximate timescales if the course was combined with a full time job. The programme elements and assignments can be completed as quickly as you like, with the only time limit being that the final assignment has to be submitted to ILM within 12 months of registration.

 
Day One
  • The difference between coaching and mentoring
  • Skills and competencies related to coaching
  • How to structure coaching sessions
  • Coaching techniques (STAR, GROW)
  • Build your bank of coaching questions
  • Coaching practice with other delegates
Day Two
  • Self-management and coaching
  • Creating a great experience
  • How and when to combine mentoring and coaching
  • Authenticity in coaching
  • Application of your coaching skills
  • Understanding the relevance of psychometrics in coaching
  • Understanding your own coaching methodology
  • Coaching practice with other delegates
After course
  • Additional guided learning hours
  • 3 work-based assignments
  • Flexible post training support
  • BCF Certificate of review sent following successful completion of training and post-course work.

TESTIMONIALS

Please find below a selection of testimonials for our ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring courses.
To see all of our reviews on Coursecheck, please click here.

An excellent well structured and delivered course that spoke to my current needs.
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Donald S.

A really enjoyable two days - I am excited to get started with coaching. Dan has been brilliant and encouraging.
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Lesley L.

One of the best trainers I have ever experienced. Really lucky to have the cohort of peers as well.
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Danielle T.

Given me lots of skills, techniques to put into place with both ongoing coaching and mentoring and managing staff.
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Kate S.

A huge thank you to Dan. I feel completely inspired and ready to go!
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Paige W.

Excellent two days. I’ve been kept fully engaged and valued the small group to explore ideas and concepts and get a real grip and understanding of how I can embed this in my workplace.
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Ryan E.

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and the content. Not only was the delivery top notch, the personal advice given in the margins was absolutely priceless. Many thanks Dan. Already looking forward to my next BCF Group delivered course.
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Ryan E.

I found this course excellent. Met all my objectives.
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Carl T.

I’ve really enjoyed this training. Dan is engaging and made it so it was inclusive. We all came together and that was mostly down to him pulling us together and making things inclusive. I really wish I could’ve done more sessions lol.
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Lollita M.

An energising and refreshing 2 day course, with an excellent balance of learning. Really looking forward to completing assignments and learning to become a coach. Thank you Dan, it’s been spot on!!
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Lucy M.

I’ve really enjoyed this training. Dan is engaging and made it so it was inclusive. We all came together and that was mostly down to him pulling us together and making things inclusive. I really wish I could’ve done more sessions lol.
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Lollita M.

I stayed fully engaged during both days. Dan was very knowledgeable and was able to get information from myself and the group easily, enabling the group to be open with each other throughout it all.
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Danielle M.

Really engaging session, thank you Kirsty and it was beneficial to be in such a small group as we all spoke very open and honestly and were able to engage.GBXF

 

Joannr C.

Would highly recommend this training. 2 wonderful days and thanks to Dan!
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Natalie D.

Great facilitator, knowledgeable, engaging, thank you!
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Charlotte L.

A really useful, time and cost effective two day session, where practical skills were discussed with some opportunity to implement. Kirsty was excellent!
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Anon

COURSE FORMATS

We offer this qualification in a variety of formats. This gives you maximum flexibility, and allows you to fit
your studies around your work and personal commitments.

CLASSROOM + SELF STUDY

2 Days of Classroom Training
Flexible Tutor Support
Lunch and Refreshments
Fast Achievement of Qualification


FROM £1,995 + VAT

ZOOM + SELF STUDY

2 Days of Training via Zoom
Flexible Tutor Support
Suitable for Home Study
 1-2-1 Courses Available


FROM £1,595 + VAT

ONLINE + SELF STUDY

Work at Your Own Pace
Study at Times to Suit You
Flexible Tutor Support
Online Submission of Work


FROM £995 + VAT

BESPOKE COURSE

Course Tailored to Your Needs
Work at Your Own Pace
Study at Times to Suit You
 Flexible Tutor Support


PRICE ON REQUEST

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Participants will be eligible to receive ILM letters after their name; either AMInstLM (Affiliate/Associate Member Institute Leadership & Management) or MInstLM (Member Institute Leadership & Management).

As with all ILM accredited programmes, participants will need to complete the post-programme activity in order to achieve their ILM Level 5 Certificate or Diploma in Effective Coaching and Mentoring.

These elements have been designed in order to show to ILM that you are able to put the skills and techniques learned on the programme into practice. We provide full support and guidance in completing these final elements.

We ask you to come prepared with issues which you are currently experiencing that you would be happy to discuss and be coached on.

Come prepared with 2 or 3 scenarios at work that you may apply your coaching learning to during your training. See this as a training pitch to get prepared before returning to the office.

We also send out a short document containing questions and exercises which will help our coaches understand you better and work with you in order to receive the best training.

To achieve this ILM qualification, participants will have to complete the following post-course activities:

3 x work-based assignments need to be completed. We offer 1 year of support included in the price, but you have up to 3 years from attendance and registration to submit them. Embedded in the assignments, the Certificate will require delegates to complete 18 hours of logged coaching with 2-3 people. The Diploma will require delegates to complete 54 hours of logged coaching with 4-9 people.

Additional tutor guided learning will take the format of book and video reviews with ongoing tutor guidance and support via phone, Skype, Zoom or face-to-face.

You will receive support from our assessors who will be there to guide you through your assignments. Information on how to book sessions with your assessor are found on the online refresher course which you will be given access to once you have completed the 2 day course.

Each participant on this business coaching course will be issued with a workbook to assist them both during and after the course, which will contain information, guidance and forms to assist with the coaching sessions.

Participants will also complete a Paradigm psychometric report and receive a year's membership with the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).

You will receive templates to assist with the three ILM work-based assignments, to ensure you complete your qualification successfully.