ILM Level 7 Award in Strategic Leadership and Management

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 2 Certificate in Team Leading
• ILM Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading
• ILM Level 2 Award in Effective Mentoring Skills

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 3 Award In Leadership And Management
• ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management
• ILM Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management
• ILM Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management
• ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership
• ILM Level 3 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring

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 4 NVQ Diploma in Management 
• ILM Level 5 Award In Leadership And Management
• ILM Level 5 Certificate In Leadership And Management
• ILM Level 5 Diploma In Leadership And Management
• ILM Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership

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. 

• ILM Level 6 Diploma in Management
• ILM Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management

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.

Depending on how detailed the qualification is and how long it might take to complete, ILM qualifications fall into three sizes:

• Awards are the shortest and most concise qualification, accounting for 10 to 120 hours of learning at a return of 1-12 credits.
• Certificates (130 to 360 hours of learning) provide a broader base of knowledge and skills, and are awarded between 13 and 36 credits.
• Diplomas are the most comprehensive qualification, with an extensive programme of learning amounting to over 370 hours of learning for 37 or more credits.

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.

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.

• Constructive formative feedback on every assignment to help you improve
• Guidance on the proposed structure of your work
• Regular discussion of your assignment progress throughout the course
• Guidance on presentation — title page, contents, pagination, footnotes and Harvard referencing

The fee can be paid in either of the following methods:

Debit Card/Credit Card

PayPal

Bank Transfer

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.

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.

• Provide you with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish of your course through the support desk portal.
• Our tutors don't just provide academic support; throughout your learning journey, they strive to build confidence, foster aspiration, and encourage a love for learning
• Offer constructive formative feedback on your assignments, which can help you to improve your assignments. 
• Offer guidance on the proposed structure.
• Discuss the progress of your assignments with you during the course.
• Provide guidance on presentation, such as the title page, contents page, pagination, footnoting and Harvard Referencing.

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:

• Resubmission fees: if a submission is referred and you need a further attempt.
• Additional formative review: if you request more than the one review included per module.
• Extension fees: if you need more time beyond your standard support period. Awarding body fees may also apply.
• Printed certificate and shipping: if you request an optional printed certificate where the awarding body offers one, and its delivery. Digital certificates are included.
• Course change: if you ask to change to a different course after enrolling.

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:

• Within the UK: £10
• Outside the UK: £50

Shipping fees are set out in our Terms and Conditions, which you review and accept before purchasing your course.