ILM 5 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING
In-House Option Available
This course prepares leaders and managers to overcome the challenges presented by the modern workplace.

Our training focuses on relationship building, decision-making, leadership style, and empowering others.
We will help you develop your skills and experience so that you can be the best version of yourself.
BY THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO



Manage and lead with confidence
Inspire and motivate your team
Achieve your personal, team and company objectives
CHALLENGE CHANGE
Our training programme enables leaders to manage more effectively and adapt to the rapid pace of change in the workplace – primarily driven by technological advances such as AI adoption.
Change is inevitable, but it can also be difficult.
Many find change uncertain and unsettling, which poses challenges for leaders and those driving change.
This course has been designed to help prepare you for both the challenges and opportunities that change brings. While also providing attendees with a formal ILM qualification.



We work with you on real-life work-based scenarios and situations where you need support.
Pain free achievement of your ILM qualification thanks to full post-course support
No hidden costs. Pricing includes ILM fees, pre- and post-course support and lunch and refreshments
BOOK NOW:
10 - 11 MARCH 2026
2 - 3 JUNE 2026
Training location: Winnersh (Reading)
We don't just teach management theory or best practices — we show you how to apply them to your specific challenges so you can lead with confidence and achieve your business and personal goals.
11th DECEMBER 2025
14th APRIL 2026
Training location: REMOTE via Zoom
Our Zoom option gives you all the benefits of our classroom experience without the need to leave your home or office. You still benefit from a real person facilitating the programme and the content is exactly the same..
ANYTIME
Training location: ONILNE
Learn any time, any place with our exclusive online course.
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.![]()
A really enjoyable two days - I am excited to get started with coaching. Dan has been brilliant and encouraging.![]()
One of the best trainers I have ever experienced. Really lucky to have the cohort of peers as well.![]()
Given me lots of skills, techniques to put into place with both ongoing coaching and mentoring and managing staff.![]()
A huge thank you to Dan. I feel completely inspired and ready to go!![]()
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.![]()
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.![]()
I found this course excellent. Met all my objectives.![]()
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.![]()
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!!![]()
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.![]()
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.![]()
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.![]()
Joannr C.
Would highly recommend this training. 2 wonderful days and thanks to Dan!![]()
Great facilitator, knowledgeable, engaging, thank you!![]()
A really useful, time and cost effective two day session, where practical skills were discussed with some opportunity to implement. Kirsty was excellent!![]()
Anon
TRUSTED BY
James White
Managing DirectorWhen it comes to training, James has huge experience. Not only is he our managing director, but he is also the boss of our sister company Media First, which provides bespoke communication training to 40 of the FTSE100. He is also the founder of content creation agency Thirty Seven. Away from work, James can be found fishing, playing pool and listening to Rod Stewart.
Dan Boniface
Head of Training and Executive CoachWith more than two decades in the training and coaching industry, Dan has worked with major clients including the NHS and Octopus Energy coaching hundreds of people on overcoming anxiety, personal development, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and operational performance. Away from work, Dan is passionate about rugby, cricket and most of all family.
Laura Bridgeman
Head of Assessment and TrainerLaura uses her experience from the world of education, and her passion for self-development, to enrich our delegates' training experience. She has managed large and complex teams and contributed to organisational change projects. At the BCF, Laura manages the post-course process, looking after assignments and certification for our training delegates.
Darren Draper
Leadership and Management TrainerDarren specialises in leadership, coaching and continuous improvement. As a process manager at John Lewis Partnership with expertise in food retail and change management, he optimised operations and transformed customer experiences. His approach empowers people to drive positive change. Darren has the misfortune of supporting Tottenham Hotspur.
Emma Bowler
Training AdministratorAs a mum to two young children our training administrator Emma is well versed at spinning all the plates, using her strong background in administration, customer service and sales to make sure all our courses hit the mark. Outside of work you’ll likely find her on a long walk with a good cookery podcast for company.
Sasha Owen
Account ManagerSasha joined from our sister company Media First bringing her extensive and varied experience in marketing, customer service and operations. She now leads our account management team and outside of work she lists keeping fit and travel among her favourite pursuits.
Darren Draper
Leadership and Management Trainer

Darren specialises in leadership, coaching and continuous improvement. His empathetic approach empowers people to drive positive change.
Laura Bridgeman
Head of Assessment and Trainer

Laura manages the post-course process, looking after assignments and ILM certification. She'll be your single point of contact, guiding you through the process of achieving your qualification.
Emma Bowler
Training Administrator

Emma will ensure that you have everything you need before, during and after the training. Whether that is a helping hand in booking hotels, some reassurance on our process or just a lovely cuppa and biscuits on the day.
Sasha Owen
Senior Account Manager

If you need a bespoke course for your team or organisation, then you need Sasha. With her extensive and varied experience in marketing, customer service and operations, Sasha leads our account management team. Outside of work she lists keeping fit and travel among her favourite pursuits.
Dan Boniface
Head of Training and Executive Coach

With more than two decades in the training and coaching industry, Dan has worked with major clients including the NHS and Octopus Energy coaching hundreds of people on overcoming anxiety, personal development, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and operational performance. Away from work, Dan is passionate about rugby, cricket and most of all family.
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 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'll be able to 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.
Additional tutor guided learning will take the format of book and video reviews with ongoing tutor guidance and support via phone, 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 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.
