ILM Level 7 — Certificate & Diploma for Executive and Senior Level Coaches and Mentors

A senior-level professional qualification for executive coaches, senior leaders and OD professionals. Level 7 emphasises strategic coaching, systemic thinking, and leadership at scale — preparing practitioners to design and lead high-impact coaching interventions across organisations.

Participants develop advanced reflective practice, ethical decision-making, supervision skills and a strong evidence portfolio demonstrating impact at executive level. Suitable for experienced coaches seeking professional accreditation and organisational leaders supporting coaching culture. (Introductory price listed on site; cohort dates available on page.)

ILM Level 7 — FAQs

  1. Q: What experience is required for Level 7?
    A: Typically relevant professional experience in coaching or senior leadership; applicants are assessed for readiness.

  2. Q: What does the Level 7 portfolio show?
    A: Evidence of strategic coaching practice, supervision, reflective learning and impact at organisational level.

  3. Q: Are there cohort dates?
    A: Yes — upcoming cohort dates are published on the Level 7 page; contact us to reserve a place.

  4. Q: Is supervision included?
    A: The programme includes supervision components and options for ongoing supervision suppor

Who are these qualifications for?

The qualifications are designed for senior managers or Human Resources (HR)/Organisation Development (OD) professionals who wish to develop their expertise and credibility in the fields of Executive or Senior level coaching and mentoring, or to establish coaching at an organisational level. They are also ideal for professional coaches and mentors seeking to enhance and accredit their experience with a nationally recognised qualification.

Benefits for individuals

  • Understand the strategic purposes of coaching and mentoring at an executive or senior level
  • Analyse the knowledge, skills, behaviours and practices necessary for effective coaching or mentoring at an executive or senior level
  • Plan, deliver and review own effective coaching or mentoring at an executive or senior level
  • Learn why reflective learning is important for own professional practice
  • Be able to plan own future professional development activities as a coach or mentor operating at an executive or senior level

Benefits for employers

  • Implement coaching in complex working environments or at an executive or senior level in your organisation
  • Ensure your organisation’s coaches and mentors are properly equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding they need
  • Create a coaching and mentoring culture in which senior managers and leaders demonstrate their commitment to supporting their own and others’ development and performance improvement.

£2250 AS AN INTRODUCTORY OFFER

Normally £2,750 per person

Upcoming dates

 ILM Level 7 Coaching & Mentoring cohort1 – November 2025

  • Tuesday 4th November 2025 – 0800-1600
  • Monday 10th November 2025 – 0800-1600
  • Wednesday 19th November 2025 – 1200-1400
  • Thursday 27th November 2025 – 0800-1200

Cohort 2 ILM Level 7 Coaching & Mentoring – December 2025

  • Monday 1st December 2025 – 1200-1600
  • Tuesday 9th December 2025 – 0800-1200
  • Friday 12th December 2025 – 1200-1600