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The ILM Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership is tailored for middle managers who are responsible for overseeing substantial programs and resources within their organisations. This comprehensive course focuses on developing advanced skills in strategic planning, strategic change management, and business process design. Additionally, it emphasises the cultivation of core leadership and management competencies such as fostering a culture of inspiration among colleagues and delivering consistent, measurable results.
The ILM Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership course is aimed at middle managers with responsibility for substantial programmes and resources. The course demonstrates your commitment to personal and professional development, enhancing your career prospects and opening up new opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
The course comprises of four mandatory units and some optional units. Two build skills in strategy – strategic planning and strategic change – the third unit looks at developing and evaluating business processes. And the fourth unit develops further core skills in leadership and management
Successful completion of the course could lead you to progression to a range of qualifications including:
● ILM Level 5 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Leadership and Management
● ILM Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Leadership and Management
ILM graduates achieve remarkable things:
Full access for 12 months from enrolment.
The ILM Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership is designed for practising managers who want to demonstrate their competence in real workplace leadership and management activities through a nationally recognised qualification.
For Learners
For Organisations
ILM (the Institute of Leadership and Management) is among the UK's leading providers of leadership and management qualifications and forms part of the City & Guilds Group. Its qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual and are used widely by employers — from small businesses to large multinationals — to build leadership capability at every level.
ILM qualifications are built around a practical, applied approach, pairing leadership theory with real workplace application, and cover learners from first-time supervisors through to experienced senior leaders and executive coaches.
Key reasons to choose ILM Qualifications:
To enrol in the ILM Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership, learners must meet the following entry requirements.
Be 18 years of age and over.
Hold a Level 4 qualification or have equivalent relevant experience in a management or supervisory role.
Possess the ability to complete the Level 5 course.
The course is offered in English. You must possess considerable competency in English.
For each module you study, you will complete a written assignment of 2,000–2,500 words and submit it online via your MyLearnDirect learning portal.
This course comprises of four mandatory units. Learners take four mandatory units in this qualification. Two build skills in strategy – strategic planning and strategic change – the third unit looks at developing and evaluating business processes. And the fourth unit develops further core skills in leadership and management. Please see the rules of combination below:
Rules of combination
Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit supports learners in acquiring a thorough understanding of the principles that inform leadership and management. It further empowers them to engage and inspire stakeholders and colleagues, ultimately leading to the successful delivery of results.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit guides learners in understanding the essential concepts of strategic planning. It helps them analyse the different factors that affect the creation of strategic plans. Moreover, it enables them to actively participate in the development of a strategic plan.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
The purpose of this unit is to guide learners in producing logically connected business activities that provide value to customers and various techniques and tools for designing effective business processes. They will also learn how to develop these processes, generate additional ideas, and evaluate their organisational effectiveness.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit focuses on helping learners grasp the concepts of managing and evaluating change. It will equip them with the ability to plan and manage strategic change. Furthermore, they will learn how to assess the effectiveness of strategic change.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge needed to develop, implement, and oversee operational plans that support organizational goals. It emphasises the fundamentals of operational planning, such as resource distribution, risk assessment, and performance measurement. Learners will gain the ability to recognize operational needs, establish measurable objectives, and execute strategies efficiently, ensuring that all efforts contribute to the organization's success.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to effectively build, maintain, and leverage professional relationships within their industry. This unit focuses on enhancing interpersonal networking skills crucial for leadership and management roles.
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This unit is designed to provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge to cultivate a culture of ongoing learning and development within their teams. It emphasises the significance of learning as a crucial factor in enhancing both individual and organizational performance.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit is designed to provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to carry out quality audits effectively within an organisation. It emphasises the importance of ensuring that both processes and products adhere to established standards and meet regulatory obligations.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit seeks to empower learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage budgets effectively within their organisations. It covers several critical areas that are essential for achieving success in budget management.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit is designed to provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to successfully oversee a project from its inception to its conclusion. It emphasizes the development of abilities in planning, executing, and finalising projects, ensuring they achieve defined goals within set timelines and budgets.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit is designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to recognise, evaluate, and handle risks in a business environment. It emphasises a thorough understanding of risk management processes, which includes pinpointing potential risks, assessing their effects on business activities, and applying effective strategies to reduce those risks.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to manage the recruitment process successfully. It emphasises selecting the right candidates for job roles and implementing effective induction practices to help new employees integrate smoothly into the organisation.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit is designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to manage redundancy processes and redeployment effectively within an organisation. It emphasises understanding the legal and ethical aspects of redundancy, creating strategies for managing change, and developing effective communication plans to assist employees impacted by these changes.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit seeks to enhance learners' understanding of business risk management models and techniques. It will provide them with the skills to establish business risk management processes. Moreover, they will learn to evaluate the effectiveness of these processes.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit aims to develop learners the knowledge and skills to promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion. It introduces learners to the key principles underpinning equality, diversity and inclusion in the workforce. Upon completing this unit, learners will be able to evaluate organisational strategies, policies and practices that address equality, diversity and inclusion requirements. Learners will also be able to promote equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practices.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit is designed to assist learners in grasping the fundamentals of successful collaboration with other organisations. It will enable them to recognise potential external partnerships that can be cultivated. Additionally, learners will gain the skills necessary to work together with other organisations effectively.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit aims to help the learners develop the knowledge and skills required to optimise the use of technology. It introduces learners to the key principles underpinning the optimisation of technology. Upon completing this unit, learners will be able to scope the use of technology, optimise the use of technological solutions, and manage the use of technology.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively oversee the development of new or improved products and services within an organisation. This unit focuses on understanding the product life cycle, identifying market needs, managing the development process, and ensuring that products meet customer expectations while aligning with organisational goals.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to manage marketing activities effectively in an organisation. It covers the key concepts of strategic marketing, the evaluation of marketing activities, the development of marketing strategies, and their implementation. Furthermore, it addresses how to modify strategies based on feedback and shifting circumstances.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
The purpose of this unit is to provide learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to create and execute a thorough quality strategy within an organization. It emphasises grasping the fundamentals of quality management, setting quality objectives, and ensuring these objectives are in harmony with the organisation’s broader strategic goals.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit is designed to empower learners with the skills needed to manage health and safety effectively in their particular domains. It focuses on ensuring legal compliance, carrying out risk assessments, implementing relevant policies, and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety practices.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit is designed to empower learners with the knowledge and skills required to play a significant role in the design and development of information systems within their organisations. It covers the core principles of information system design, the identification of user requirements, and the application of effective methodologies for system development.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
The purpose of this unit is to equip learners with the critical skills and knowledge necessary for managing information systems effectively in an organization. It highlights the ways in which information systems can be employed to enhance business functions and support decision-making processes.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit seeks to prepare learners with the skills and knowledge essential for the effective management of customer service operations within an organisation. It focuses on several important domains that are critical for providing high-quality customer service and ensuring efficient operations.
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit focuses on providing learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to prioritise important information for effective sales planning. It aims to enhance decision-making skills in a sales context by emphasising the relevance of data and its application in strategic planning.
Our online learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with rich online learning resources and study guides developed by our expert tutors to provide structure, keep you motivated, and strengthen your understanding of the subject.
If you want a high level of structured guidance and support but can't attend scheduled live classes, then online learning is the perfect study method. You study at your own pace and set your own flexible schedule. We are dedicated to offering extensive learning support to simplify your learning journey, so we provide the option to schedule online personal meetings with your tutor at your convenience.
Our simplified online learning facilitates you to achieve high career growth without stress and dilemmas.
We are committed to providing unwavering support throughout your educational journey. Our dedicated support team is a crucial link between tutors and learners, ensuring that guidance, assessment feedback, and additional study assistance are delivered promptly and effectively.
We focus on providing a sophisticated, flexible learning experience. Our courses are designed with 100% online learning so your studies fit around your full-time work and other commitments, letting you study from anywhere, at your own pace.
You'll also get dedicated tutor support, scheduled personal tutor meetings whenever you need them, and access to our Dedicated Support Desk portal to raise queries or request a call back.
Which ILM Leadership and Management Course are right for me?
ILM is the best choice if you would like to enhance your leadership skills and focus on a leadership and management career. After successfully completing the ILM courses, you can apply the leadership and management skills learnt through the courses in your day-to-day job role.
ILM courses start at Level 2 and go up to Level 7, so we offer the course for team leaders, junior managers, middle managers and senior managers. Each level can be achieved at Award, Certificate or Diploma status depending on the amount of credits gained at that level. Credits are awarded depending on the complexity of each Unit.
ILM Level 2: The ILM Level 2 courses are designed for aspiring team leaders, mentors and supervisors who wish to develop their knowledge, mentoring and team-leading skills.
We offer three courses in Level 2, and you may choose one depending on your career goals and needs.
ILM Level 3: The ILM Level 3 courses are designed for aspiring junior managers, first-line managers, aspiring coaches or mentors and supervisors that offers a broad range of knowledge from leadership to management.
We offer various courses at Level 3, and you can select the most suitable course for your career progression.
ILM Level 4 and 5: The ILM Level 4 and 5 Leadership and Management are designed for middle managers. The courses at ILM Level 4 and 5 in Leadership and Management focus on developing core management skills, assessing your leadership performance, and developing critical thinking. You will understand and learn to lead teams to achieve organisational goals and objectives and make strong, informed management decisions with the ILM Level 4 and 5 courses.
We offer various courses in the ILM Level 4 and 5 Leadership and Management, and you may choose one depending on your career goals and needs.
ILM Level 6 and Level 7: The ILM Level 6 and Level 7 courses are developed for senior managers and leaders who seek to sharpen their strategic leadership capability, enabling them to deliver successful outcomes for their organisation.
We offer two courses at Level 6 and Level 7, Leadership and Management, and you may choose one that is most effective for your progression.
You can enrol for any ILM course depending on your career aspirations and eligibility, but you should consider your role, responsibilities and experience when choosing a course.
What is the difference between Award, Certificate and Diploma?
Depending on how detailed the qualification is and how long it might take to complete, ILM qualifications fall into three sizes:
Regulated qualifications are reviewed and accredited by a regulatory body that assures the qualification offers a quality syllabus, learning outcomes, assessment and teaching strategies. The assessments of regulated qualifications are undertaken fairly to guarantee that the certificate is recognised as a valid achievement. Regulated qualifications are recognised worldwide and provide a pathway to a higher level of study. Employers also value regulated qualifications, and employees who achieve them gain a competitive advantage over others.
In the UK, qualifications at schools and colleges are regulated by Ofqual, which maintains a register providing more details on each qualification and its awarding bodies. To ensure quality assurance, regulated qualifications are reviewed periodically so learners obtain up-to-date skills and knowledge and have confidence in the qualifications they pursue.
Are ILM courses regulated?
All ILM qualifications are awarded by The City and Guilds of London Institute which was founded in 1878 and is incorporated by Royal Charter and, are regulated by OfQual.
Our online learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with rich online learning resources and study guides developed by our expert tutors to provide structure, keep you motivated, and strengthen your understanding of the subject.
If you want a high level of structured guidance and support without attending scheduled classes, then online learning is the perfect study method for you. You study at your own pace and set your own flexible schedule. Our simplified online learning helps you achieve high career growth without stress and dilemmas.
You can schedule online personal tutor meetings whenever you want, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support and encouragement. When it comes to support, we have a dedicated support desk team so you can raise queries, request tutor support, and ask for a callback whenever you need guidance or assistance.
You will have access to unlimited dedicated tutor support through our centralised Support Desk portal. You can schedule personal tutor meetings whenever needed and raise queries via the MyLearnDirect learning portal at any time.
What are the payment methods?
The fee can be paid in either of the following methods:
Debit Card/Credit Card
PayPal
Bank Transfer
Do you offer a monthly payment plan?
Yes. We offer flexible, low-cost and interest-free payment plans across all our courses and study methods, so you can spread the cost monthly and focus on learning.
It is a purely online course that allows you to complete the learning at your own pace. However, there is a course expiry date for each awarding body. You are required to complete your course within the support duration specified for each course. You should inform the admissions advisor during enrollment if you need additional time.
The course duration for all the (a) award courses are 6 months, (b) certificate courses are 10 months, (c) diploma courses are 12 months and (d) extended diploma programs are 18 months.
The course support duration applies to all the programs delivered by SBTL, irrespective of the awarding bodies.
Can I interchange the units?
As an approved centre, SBTL preselects the units for each course from those listed in the awarding body's specification, and the preselected units are shown on every course's details page.
If you'd like different units, you must request this before enrolment so we can confirm the learning resources are available. Once enrolment is complete, unit interchange requests can no longer be accommodated.
What are the steps I need to follow once I decide to join you?
What does the allocated tutor provide to me?
Yes, our course fee is all-inclusive, and there are no hidden fees. If you complete your course within your standard support period, without needing a resubmission or a printed certificate, you pay nothing beyond the course fee. Your course fee covers awarding body registration, full course access, tutor support, learning materials, one formative review per module, assessment marking and your digital certificate.
Additional fees apply only in specific optional or performance-based situations:
The amount of each fee is set out in detail in our Terms and Conditions, which you review and accept before purchasing your course.
Your digital certificate is included in your course fee, with no shipping charge. If you request a printed certificate where the awarding body offers one, a shipping fee applies:
Shipping fees are set out in our Terms and Conditions, which you review and accept before purchasing your course.