ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management

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Enhance your leadership skills with the ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management. Flexible study, expert tutor support, and recognised certification included.

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ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management

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About This Course

The ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management is designed for practising middle managers, project managers, and department heads who are ready to take their leadership skills to the next level. This course will help you develop the technical knowledge, practical expertise, and strategic insight needed to excel in your role.

You will explore how to manage individual development, understand organisational culture and ethics, and become a more effective leader. The programme is ideal for those seeking to enhance their ability to lead teams, drive organisational success, and fulfil key management responsibilities.

If you are currently managing staff and want to gain a recognised qualification to support your career progression, this course provides a flexible and comprehensive route to achieving your goals.

Course Benefits

  • Gain a nationally recognised ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management.
  • Study flexibly at your own pace with up to 12 months to complete the course.
  • Develop essential skills in organisational culture, ethics, and effective leadership.
  • Receive expert tutor support and comprehensive learning materials throughout your studies.
  • Enhance your career prospects and demonstrate your commitment to professional development.

Course Units

Qualification Title: ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management
Qual Number: 600/5855/9

Unit 1: Managing individual development
Unit 2: Understanding organisational culture and ethics
Unit 3: Becoming an effective leader

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of written assignments designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, who will provide helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.

Required Knowledge

You must be in a position where you manage staff. No additional prior knowledge or skills in this area are needed to enrol onto this course, making it suitable for those already working in a management role.

Awarding Body

This qualification is awarded by ILM (the Institute of Leadership & Management). On successful completion, you will receive the ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management.

This course is delivered by OSC.

Support

Learners benefit from the guidance of personal tutors with industry experience, as well as comprehensive study guides and course materials. With twelve months of tutor support available, you can complete the course at your own pace, while the student support team is always on hand to assist with any queries you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months.

If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:

  • Your billing address is based in the UK
  • You have a UK based bank account
  • Bill payer must be 18 or above.

This is a government-regulated qualification, with certification provided by an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.


Yes, all of our courses are accredited by their awarding bodies.

We offer a wide range of courses, from diplomas to full, OFQUAL regulated, qualifications.

The accreditation for each course is listed on the course details page.


Course durations vary, but you typically have 12 months to access and complete most programmes.

You can however complete in less than 12 months, depending on how much time you can devote to your studies (some students have completed their course in as little as 2 months).


This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:

  • No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from marking, to certification.
  • Our average marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+).
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  • As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work.
  • All courses are fully endorsed by external awarding organisations.
  • 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.

If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!

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