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The ILM Level 6 Award in Leadership and Management is a recognised qualification designed for experienced professionals who are ready to enhance their strategic capabilities and lead with greater confidence across various functions and teams. Designed for senior managers who are new in their roles, or middle managers who are preparing for promotion, this course offers practical, strategic development for those looking to lead with clarity, confidence, and measurable impact.
A short, introductory qualification that covers just two or three modules, ILM Level 6 Award in Leadership and Management is perfect for getting a quick insight into management practices or targeting a specific skill area. This course focuses on six core areas: working with people, managing self, providing direction, leading innovation and change, delivering results, and optimising organisational resources. Through flexible unit choices, the programme allows you to shape your learning to suit both your role and your organisation's priorities.
Whether you're leading large-scale organisational change or positioning yourself for senior leadership roles, this qualification equips you with the clarity, confidence, and strategic capability to lead at a high level.
If you are ready to go beyond routine management each day and step into a role where your decisions shape strategy and drive real results, the ILM Level 6 Award in Leadership and Management could be the turning point in your career. Designed for practising or aspiring senior managers, this award equipped you to handle greater leadership responsibility and step up with confidence. It sharpens your decision-making skills, strengthens your strategic thinking, and allows you to lead high-performing teams. By maintaining core leadership and management practices, the course sharpens your capabilities in the areas that matter most at the senior level. With a flexible structure that allows you to customise your learning around your goals and needs, this is not just a qualification—it's a practical, career-defining journey toward becoming a confident, capable, and future-ready leader.
You may also wish to further your ongoing personal and professional development by accessing other ILM courses, such as the ILM Level 7 courses in Management and Leadership.
ILM graduates achieve remarkable things:
Full access for 6 months from enrolment.
The ILM Level 6 Award in Leadership and Management is designed for senior managers who want a fast, focused way to develop their strategic leadership and management capability.
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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 6 Award in Leadership and Management, learners must meet the following entry requirements.
Be 18 years of age and over.
Hold a Level 5 qualification, or have equivalent relevant experience in a management or supervisory role.
Possess the ability to complete the Level 6 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 2,500–3,000 words and submit it online via your MyLearnDirect learning portal.
Learners must achieve a minimum of 5 credits from units (601 to 612)
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.
Develop leadership approaches that support innovation and effectively manage organisational change while maintaining engagement, performance and strategic alignment.
Develop effective recruitment practices that identify organisational talent requirements, attract suitable candidates and support fair, efficient and strategic hiring decisions.
Develop essential leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills to build effective relationships, influence others and achieve organisational objective
Examine approaches to managing organisational knowledge and information effectively to support decision-making, collaboration, performance and competitive advantage.
Explore coaching and mentoring principles, skills and practices to support employee development, performance, learning and organisational effectiveness.
Develop personal effectiveness by strengthening self-awareness, communication, behaviours and professional capabilities to increase individual impact and organisational contribution.
Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate information, challenge assumptions, analyse evidence and make reasoned decisions in professional contexts.
Examine progressive perspectives on modern leadership, exploring contemporary debates, evolving expectations and approaches that influence leadership effectiveness.
Develop approaches to achieving organisational outcomes through effective people management, motivation, collaboration, communication and performance leadership.
Evaluate organisational capacity and optimise people, processes and resources to improve efficiency, resilience, productivity and achievement of strategic objectives.
Use data efficiently to generate insights, improve decision-making, enhance operational performance and support organisational success.
Develop sustainable and future-focused leadership approaches that address environmental, social, technological and organisational challenges while supporting long-term resilience.
Develop and implement commercially focused strategies that align organisational capabilities with market opportunities, customer needs, financial objectives and competitive priorities.
Examine key risk management principles and practices to identify, assess, control and monitor risks affecting organisational objectives and performance.
Explore innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, applying relevant approaches to generate opportunities, solve problems and support organisational growth and development.
Develop knowledge of project management principles and practices to plan, coordinate, monitor and deliver projects against defined objectives and requirements.
Introduce strategic management concepts, examining organisational direction, competitive environments, strategic choices and approaches to achieving sustainable organisational objectives.
Develop strategic leadership and management capabilities that support effective decision-making, organisational direction and achievement of long-term strategic objectives.
Establish developmental leadership practices that encourage continuous learning, employee growth, constructive feedback, collaboration and improved organisational performance.
Evaluate strategic leadership development approaches and apply them to strengthen leadership capability, organisational effectiveness and long-term strategic performance.
Develop approaches that encourage innovation during organisational change, enabling people to adapt, generate ideas and contribute to sustainable improvement.
Develop strategic influencing and negotiation skills to build relationships, manage competing interests, resolve challenges and achieve mutually beneficial organisational outcomes.
Optimise people resources strategically by aligning workforce capabilities, development, deployment and performance with organisational priorities and future requirements.
Apply data-led approaches to strategic management, using relevant information, analysis and insights to support evidence-based decisions and organisational performance.
Develop commercial awareness and practices that strengthen organisational competitiveness, customer value, financial performance and sustainable business growth.
Evaluate emerging leadership and management approaches, adapting established practices to respond effectively to changing organisational environments and strategic challenges.
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.