ILM Level 5 — 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.

Fee: £2,500 per person. Delivery: cohort workshops, 1-to-1 coaching, and portfolio assessment.

ILM Level 5 — Effective Coaching and Mentoring — FAQs

  1. Q: Who should take Level 5?
    A: Managers, team leads, HR/development professionals, or experienced coaches wanting accredited development.

  2. Q: What outcomes will I gain?
    A: Advanced coaching skills, ability to design interventions, improved coaching delivery at team and organisational level.

  3. Q: How is the Level 5 assessed?
    A: Through practical assignments, observed coaching practice and a professional portfolio.

  4. Q: Can employers fund this?
    A: Many organisations fund ILM courses as CPD — we can provide invoices and employer quotes.

Who are these qualifications for?

These qualifications are for managers and those with significant responsibility for effective coaching and mentoring as part of their daily role within an context. They are also ideal for individuals who wish to move into a development role or start a career as a freelance coach or mentor.

Benefits for individuals

  • Be able to assess your own skills, knowledge as a coach and mentor
  • Know how to manage the coaching or mentoring process within an context
  • Deepen your understanding of how the context can affect mentoring
  • Plan, deliver and review your coaching and mentoring
  • Plan your future development in coaching or mentoring

Benefits for employers

  • Ensure the individuals you develop as effective coaches and mentors are equipped with the skills, knowledge understanding they require
  • Develop a coaching and mentoring culture so that individuals can improve their performance and productivity