ILM Approved Centre · Level 7 coaching
The ILM Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Executive and Senior Level Coaching and Mentoring is the senior-level coaching qualification for leaders, HR and OD professionals, and practising coaches. Build credibility as an executive coach or mentor, or establish coaching across your organisation, with a nationally recognised Certificate or Diploma.
Senior managers, HR and OD professionals, and coaches and mentors who want to accredit their experience.
Same three units. The Certificate includes 20 hours of coaching practice, the Diploma 60 hours.
1:1 tutorials, assignment feedback and coaching supervision included.
What you’ll achieve
This qualification is designed for people who want to develop their expertise in executive or senior-level coaching and mentoring, establish coaching at an organisational level, or gain recognised accreditation for the coaching they already do.
Formats & prices
Every format leads to the same ILM Level 7 qualification, with 3, 6, 9 or 12-month 0% payment plans available. Prices shown are for the Certificate; ask us about the Diploma.
In-person + self-study
£3,495 + VAT
Hands-on coaching practice, deep learning and reflective time with your cohort.
Online classes + self-study
£2,995 + VAT
The same qualification, with live sessions online from wherever you are.
Distance learning · 1:1 tailored
£2,795 + VAT
Study at your own pace from anywhere, with a tailored 1:1 support structure.
Connect in real life
Gain your Level 7 coaching qualification through an immersive in-person experience. Over two days you’ll engage in hands-on coaching practice, deep learning and reflective time designed to elevate your skills and confidence as a coach.
Coach and be coached with fellow senior professionals.
The models and thinking behind executive coaching.
Space to step back, with lunch and refreshments included.
2 days
in person · small cohort
What you’ll study
The Certificate and Diploma cover the same three units. The difference is the amount of coaching or mentoring you complete with senior or executive clients.
1
Understanding the principles and practice of effective coaching and mentoring at executive and senior level.
2
Undertaking coaching or mentoring at executive or senior level: 20 hours for the Certificate, 60 hours for the Diploma.
3
Reflecting on your ability to perform effectively as a coach or mentor at executive or senior level.
Support & learning platform
A one-hour induction plus up to 4 hours of one-to-one support with your tutor.
Detailed tutor marking and feedback on each of your assignments.
4 hours of coaching supervision on every format (8 hours for the Diploma).
Materials and examples of what good looks like on Cloud Assess, as a starting point for your own research.
Related
Coaching and mentoring qualifications for managers who coach their teams.
Work one-to-one with one of our experienced executive coaches.
Build a coaching culture with a bespoke programme for your organisation.
FAQs
Senior managers, HR and Organisation Development professionals who want to develop expertise and credibility in executive or senior-level coaching and mentoring, or establish coaching across their organisation. It also suits professional coaches and mentors who want to accredit their experience.
Both include the same three units. The Certificate requires 20 hours of coaching or mentoring at executive or senior level, and the Diploma requires 60 hours.
The Certificate is £3,495 + VAT for the 2-day in-person programme, £2,995 + VAT with online classes, and £2,795 + VAT for distance learning with one-to-one tailored support. Ask us about Diploma prices.
A 2-day in-person programme in London, live online classes, or self-paced distance learning with one-to-one tailored support. All include self-study and access to our online portal.
A one-hour induction, up to 4 hours of one-to-one tutor support, marking and feedback on your assignments, and 4 hours of coaching supervision (8 hours for the Diploma). This applies to every format, including self-paced study.
Yes. We use Cloud Assess as our learning portal, with materials built in Articulate Rise and examples of what good looks like. At Level 7 you are expected to do your own research, using these as a starting point.
Yes. 0% payment plans are available over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.
Request the brochure or talk to us about formats, dates and payment plans.
Management, leadership and coaching specialists. ILM Approved Centre delivering in-person, online and distance learning.
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