ILM Coaching & Mentoring Qualifications

Levels 3, 5 and 7, with live online workshops or training days in central London. New cohorts start in February and April 2027, with interest-free payment plans.

Levels 3, 5 & 7

Speak to one of our experts to find out which level is most suitable for you

Delivery formats available

Live online workshops, face to face in London, 1:1 or in-house

Nationally recognised qualifications

We are an official centre for The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), a City & Guilds company.

Formats, prices & brochures

Choose your level and how you learn


Every format leads to the same ILM qualification. Prices include ILM registration, workshops, marking and certification, and you can spread the cost over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months, interest free.

ILM Level 3 in Effective Coaching

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Award: 10 credits, 6 hours of coaching practice, typically completed in 3–9 months. Certificate: 13 credits, 12 hours of coaching practice, typically 6–12 months. For new and existing coaches, and managers who coach their teams. Award and Certificate learners join the same workshops.

Online, with live workshops

  • Two 2-hour live online workshops (Wednesdays)
  • Coaching practice at work, with tutor support
  • Assignments, marking and feedback on Cloud Assess
  • ILM registration and certification included
Award£995 + VATor £99.50 a month over 12 months, interest free
Certificate£1,295 + VATor £129.50 a month over 12 months, interest free

Face to face in London

  • A full training day at citizenM Bankside (Tuesday), lunch included
  • A 2-hour live online follow-up workshop
  • Coaching practice at work, with tutor support
  • ILM registration and certification included
Award£1,395 + VATor £139.50 a month over 12 months, interest free
Certificate£1,695 + VATor £169.50 a month over 12 months, interest free
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ILM Level 5 in Effective Coaching & Mentoring

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Certificate: 16 credits, 18 hours of coaching or mentoring with 2–3 people, typically 6–12 months. Diploma: 38 credits, 54 hours with 4–9 people, typically 12–18 months. For managers, HR and L&D professionals, and new freelance coaches. 1:1 supervision is included, and Certificate and Diploma learners join the same workshops.

Online, with live workshops

  • Three 3-hour live online workshops (Wednesdays)
  • 1:1 supervision with your tutor
  • Assignment, portfolio and reflective journal on Cloud Assess
  • ILM registration and certification included
Certificate£1,695 + VATor £169.50 a month over 12 months, interest free
Diploma£2,295 + VATor £229.50 a month over 12 months, interest free

Face to face in London

  • A 90-minute online pre-induction workshop
  • A full training day at citizenM Bankside (Tuesday), lunch included
  • A 3-hour live online follow-up workshop, plus 1:1 supervision
  • ILM registration and certification included
Certificate£2,095 + VATor £209.50 a month over 12 months, interest free
Diploma£2,695 + VATor £269.50 a month over 12 months, interest free

ILM Level 7 in Executive & Senior Level Coaching & Mentoring

For senior leaders, HR and OD professionals and practising coaches. In person, online or 1:1, from £2,795 + VAT.

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Want 1:1 distance learning or an in-house programme for your team? Talk to us or call 0207 101 3619.

Course dates 2027

Upcoming cohorts


Face-to-face training days run on Tuesdays at citizenM Bankside, London. Live online workshops run on Wednesdays. Each follow-up session is six weeks after the one before, so you have time to practise in between. At each level, everyone joins the same cohort, whichever qualification they choose.

Online

Level 3 Effective Coaching

February 2027 cohortWorkshop 1: Wed 3 Feb, 10:00–12:00
Workshop 2: Wed 17 Mar, 10:00–12:00
April 2027 cohortWorkshop 1: Wed 7 Apr, 10:00–12:00
Workshop 2: Wed 19 May, 10:00–12:00
Face to face

Level 3 Effective Coaching

February 2027 cohortTraining day: Tue 9 Feb, 09:30–16:30
Online follow-up: Wed 24 Mar, 14:00–16:00
April 2027 cohortTraining day: Tue 13 Apr, 09:30–16:30
Online follow-up: Wed 26 May, 10:00–12:00
Online

Level 5 Effective Coaching & Mentoring

February 2027 cohortWorkshop 1: Wed 10 Feb, 09:30–12:30
Workshop 2: Wed 24 Mar, 09:30–12:30
Workshop 3: Wed 5 May, 09:30–12:30
April 2027 cohortWorkshop 1: Wed 21 Apr, 09:30–12:30
Workshop 2: Wed 2 Jun, 09:30–12:30
Workshop 3: Wed 14 Jul, 09:30–12:30
Face to face

Level 5 Effective Coaching & Mentoring

February 2027 cohortPre-induction (online): Wed 17 Feb, 10:00–11:30
Training day: Tue 23 Feb, 09:30–16:30
Online follow-up: Wed 7 Apr, 13:30–16:30
April 2027 cohortPre-induction (online): Wed 21 Apr, 14:00–15:30
Training day: Tue 27 Apr, 09:30–16:30
Online follow-up: Wed 9 Jun, 09:30–12:30
Venue: citizenM Bankside, 20 Lavington Street, London SE1 0NZ. A short walk from Southwark, Blackfriars and London Bridge stations. Small groups, with lunch and refreshments included. Book a place
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Choose your course, format and start date below. Pay in full today, or spread the cost over 3, 6, 9 or 12 monthly payments, interest free. Each cohort is limited to 12 places.

Book – ILM Coaching Qualifications (Level 3 & 5)

1. Choose your course and start date


Dates for Level 3 online

February 2027 cohort
Workshop 1: Wednesday 3 February, 10:00–12:00
Workshop 2: Wednesday 17 March, 10:00–12:00

April 2027 cohort
Workshop 1: Wednesday 7 April, 10:00–12:00
Workshop 2: Wednesday 19 May, 10:00–12:00

Both workshops are live online.

Dates for Level 3 face to face

February 2027 cohort
Training day: Tuesday 9 February, 09:30–16:30, citizenM Bankside
Online follow-up: Wednesday 24 March, 14:00–16:00

April 2027 cohort
Training day: Tuesday 13 April, 09:30–16:30, citizenM Bankside
Online follow-up: Wednesday 26 May, 10:00–12:00

The training day is at citizenM Bankside, 20 Lavington Street, London SE1 0NZ. Lunch is included.

Dates for Level 5 online

February 2027 cohort
Workshop 1: Wednesday 10 February, 09:30–12:30
Workshop 2: Wednesday 24 March, 09:30–12:30
Workshop 3: Wednesday 5 May, 09:30–12:30

April 2027 cohort
Workshop 1: Wednesday 21 April, 09:30–12:30
Workshop 2: Wednesday 2 June, 09:30–12:30
Workshop 3: Wednesday 14 July, 09:30–12:30

All three workshops are live online.

Dates for Level 5 face to face

February 2027 cohort
Online pre-induction: Wednesday 17 February, 10:00–11:30
Training day: Tuesday 23 February, 09:30–16:30, citizenM Bankside
Online follow-up: Wednesday 7 April, 13:30–16:30

April 2027 cohort
Online pre-induction: Wednesday 21 April, 14:00–15:30
Training day: Tuesday 27 April, 09:30–16:30, citizenM Bankside
Online follow-up: Wednesday 9 June, 09:30–12:30

The training day is at citizenM Bankside, 20 Lavington Street, London SE1 0NZ. Lunch is included.

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In-house & 1:1

Coaching for your whole team?

We design and deliver tailored coaching and mentoring programmes for organisations, with ILM accreditation if you want it. We also offer 1:1 distance learning at every level.

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