ILM Level 5 Certificate and Diploma in Effective Coaching and Mentoring

Aim of the Programme

The ILM Level 5 aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to coach and mentor others effectively.

_{You’ll learn to:}

• Develop the capability to coach or mentor others in your organisation
• Be confident to act as a coach or mentor developing people’s performance in their work roles
• Gain the confidence and ability to support others in their career development and personal growth
• Develop a greater insight and self-awareness that will significantly enhance personal growth through reflective practice

_{Graduates leave able to apply coaching and mentoring techniques that strengthen performance and build resilient, high-functioning teams.}

Programme Support

Learning with Mission Inc means personal support from start to finish.

_{You will benefit from:}

• A dedicated coach-mentor-supervisor guiding you throughout the programme
• Interactive live virtual workshops led by experienced facilitators
• Supervised peer coaching to apply skills in real contexts
• One-to-one support via calls and email for 12 months
• Peer learning and reflective spaces
• Access to ILM membership resources and The Mission Method™ learning materials

Structure & Assessment

To achieve the ILM Level 5 Certificate or Diploma, you will complete a combination of assessed components that demonstrate your capability as an effective coach.

_{ILM Level 5 Certificate}

• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 42
• Practical Coaching/Mentoring: Minimum 18 hours
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 160 hours‍

_{Assessment Requirements:}‍

• Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Coaching and Mentoring within an organisational context
• Undertaking 18 hours of Effective Coaching or Mentoring within an organisational context
• Reviewing Own Ability as a Coach or Mentor within an organisational context

_{ILM Level 5 Diploma}

• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 50
• Practical Coaching/Mentoring: Minimum 54 hours
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 380 hours

_{Assessment Requirements:}

• Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Coaching and Mentoring within an organisational context
• Undertaking an extended period of 54 hours of Effective Coaching or Mentoring within an organisational context
• Reviewing Own Ability as a Coach or Mentor within an organisational context

Progression & Accreditation

Mission Inc is an approved ILM centre with Direct Claim Status, ensuring a streamlined assessment and certification process.

_{Completion of the ILM Level 5 Certificate or Diploma positions you as a competent and strategically aware coaching professional and provides progression to further qualifications and professional recognition, including:}

• Progression to ILM Level 7 Certificate or Diploma for Executive and Senior Level Coaches and Mentors
• Progression to ILM Level 7 Certificate or Diploma for Coaching Supervisors
• Progression to ILM Level 7 Award, Certificate, or Diploma in Leadership and Management

_{The Level 5 qualification provides a strong foundation for developing your coaching and mentoring skills, with formally recognised assessment and certification through Mission Inc, supporting your continued career and professional development.}

_{This qualification can also support professional recognition through the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC) at practitioner level, helping you demonstrate your competence and credibility as a professional coach or mentor.}