Based on our extensive work and experience with leaders, both in the private and public sectors, this ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring programme has been designed to develop the capability of leaders to positively impact the performance of individuals and teams. We are experts at unlocking peak performance.

Coaching and mentoring improves relationships, performance and engagement. This programme has been created to sharpen a leader's skills - enabling them to balance control, commitment and empowerment through productive conversations with individuals and teams.

Scroll down to find out more about this ILM Level 5 qualification, or use the buttons below to jump straight to the scheduled course dates and prices. All of our ILM Programmes are provided in partnership with The BCF Group, which is the ILM Approved Centre we deliver under.

Course Syllabus

The syllabus of the ILM Level 5 Qualification in Business Coaching and Mentoring is comprised of six modules, covering the following:

Module One

Introduction

1.1) Explore the myths
1.2) What is coaching and mentoring?
1.3) What is business coaching?
1.4) Thoughts and perceptions
1.5) 7 competencies of a coach
1.6) Definitions - Mentoring / Consulting / Coaching / Therapy / Counseling

Module Two

Models and Practice

2.1) The Wheel of Life
2.2) Johari's Window
2.3) KASH - Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, Habits of an effective coach
2.4) STAR / GROW model
2.5) Effective use of Paradigm cards
2.6) Practice and feedback

Module Three

Building the Relationship

3.1) Self-management
3.2) How motivation works
3.3) Personality & behavioural traits
3.4) Rapport and trust

Module Four

Communication and Practice

4.1) Non-verbal communication
4.2) Effective communication
4.3) Questioning through 2nd/3rd/4th level questioning
4.4) Building a bank of coaching questions
4.5) Practice and feedback

Module Five

Structure

5.1) Introduction
5.2) The coaching cycle
5.3) How to give feedback
5.4) The COMET model
5.5) Executive coaching
5.6) Psychometrics
5.7) Closing the coaching session

Module Six

Well-Formed Outcomes

6.1) Challenge and focus steps
6.2) Coaching goals
6.3) Establishing the gap analysis
6.4) Using diagnostic tools
6.5) SMART objectives
6.6) Designing & planning focus steps
6.7) Gaining commitment
6.8) Practice and feedback

Who is it for?

Business coaching is the skill to have in today's rapidly changing business climate. People and team development through business coaching is fast, efficient and cost effective, and will get you measurable results.

The ILM Level 5 Qualifications in Business Coaching and Mentoring are highly accessible and have been designed for all tiers of director, management and supervisory level, or indeed anyone involved in people development.

With a business-relevant, tried-and-tested approach, we encourage participants to bring live business issues and case histories with them on the course.

Accreditation

Upon completion of this programme all attendees will receive the 'ILM Endorsed Programme in Business Coaching & Mentoring' certificate. Participants will also 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 full 'ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring in Management' certificate. These elements have been designed in order to show to the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) that you are able to put the skills and techniques learned on the programme into practice. Full support and guidance is provided for completing these final elements.

Required Activities

Pre-Course

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

Post-Course

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

3 x work-based assignments need to be completed within 1 year from attendance and registration. Embedded in the assignments, the Certificate will require delegates to complete 18 hours of coaching or mentoring activity with 2-3 people. The Diploma will require delegates to complete 54 hours of coaching or mentoring with 4-9 people.

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

Optional: Self-initiated 2 x 45 min executive coaching sessions per delegate to offer a coaching best practice view.

Course Material

Each participant 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).

In-House & Classroom Courses Available Online

We have developed an alternative to traditional face-to-face training that continues to provide a full learning experience, and allows delegates to learn effectively whilst self-isolating from home.

This is how it looks:

Delegates booked on Classroom and In-House courses will continue to have access to their trainer online throughout the days that the course is booked to run.

Prior to a delegate's course start date, they will be enrolled on our e-learning platform (in partnership with BCF Group) for the course they are booked on to. They will also be given contact information for their trainer, and details of how to access the online workshops.

Delegates will not require any special IT equipment. A desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or a mobile phone with internet and audio capability is all that is required.

Delegates taking ILM Qualifications will then proceed to the book review, video review and work based assignments with 12 months tutor support as appropriate, and in line with our previous arrangements. We hope you agree that this blended learning experience represents the safest way to continue supporting our clients and delegates during the Coronavirus disruption.

Scheduled Courses

Classroom Course - Nottingham (NG12 4DG)

Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions.

In addition to the 2 days in the classroom, delegates will need to undertake self-directed learning and 3 work-based assignments. As a guide, this is estimated to take 3 hours per week for 12 months.

Diploma: £2,195 + vat | Certificate: £1,895 + vat

03-04 October 2023
22-23 February 2024

Classroom Course - Reading (RG41 5QS)

Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions.

In addition to the 2 days in the classroom, delegates will need to undertake self-directed learning and 3 work-based assignments. As a guide, this is estimated to take 3 hours per week for 12 months.

Diploma: £2,195 + vat | Certificate: £1,895 + vat

14-15 September 2023
14-15 December 2023
14-15 March 2024

Zoom™ Course

Attending a course via Zoom videoconferencing gives you all of the benefits of classroom training without the need to leave your home or office. You still benefit from a real tutor facilitating the programme, and the content is exactly the same.

The only difference is that we split the course into four half-day sessions to make it easier on your eyes!

Diploma: £1,795 + vat | Certificate: £1,495 + vat

September 2023 - 25th Sep (morning), 25th Sep (afternoon), 26th Sep (morning), 26th Sep (afternoon)
November 2023 - 6th Nov (morning), 6th Nov (afternoon), 7th Nov (morning), 7th Nov (afternoon)
January 2024 - 11th Jan (morning), 11th Jan (afternoon), 12th Jan (morning), 12th Jan (afternoon)
March 2024 - 11th Mar (morning), 11th Mar (afternoon), 12th Mar (morning), 12th Mar (afternoon)
May 2024 - 14th May (morning), 14th May (afternoon), 15th May (morning), 15th May (afternoon)
July 2024 - 9th Jul (morning), 9th Jul (afternoon), 10th Jul (morning), 10th Jul (afternoon

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