Level 3 – for first-line managers, supervisors and aspiring coaches

Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring

Ideal for new people leaders, HR practitioners, or anyone starting a coaching role, the Level 3 builds the knowledge and evidenced practice needed to embed coaching as part of day-to-day development.

Level 5 – for middle managers, HR professionals and practising coaches

Effective Coaching and Mentoring

Designed for experienced managers and professionals, this Level 5 ILM qualification deepens coaching capability with advanced facilitation, designing interventions, and reflecting on coaching impact in organisational contexts.

The programme focuses on practice-based learning: assessment of lived coaching activity, developing coaching frameworks for teams, and measuring outcomes that support performance and culture change. Suited to those responsible for people development or aspiring to formal coaching roles.

Level 7 – for senior leaders, executive coaches and OD professionals

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.)

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Why Coaching Loop?

ILM-accredited training with human support
Learn through a blend of live teaching, coaching practice, reflection and 1-to-1 guidance.

Led by experienced practitioners
Programmes are led by Alan Rapley and Nick Pullan, bringing executive coaching, performance, education and leadership experience.

Designed for working professionals
Flexible formats, small groups and practical delivery help you apply learning in real workplace contexts.

More than a certificate
Develop confidence, reflective practice and coaching capability that you can use immediately. This theme already appears throughout your mission and testimonial content, so surface it earlier.