From pure management and leadership to specialised programmes in coaching and mentoring, our range of qualifications have been carefully formulated to meet the varying learning and development needs of employers of all sizes and across all industries and sectors. In addition, every ILM qualification is practically based to ensure learning is transferred directly to the work environment – to the immediate benefit of employers and learners alike

Qualification types

 ILM's qualification subjects comprise of several qualification types:

• Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) – forming the bulk of ILM’s qualification portfolio, these accredited qualifications are flexible, practical and relevant to every employment sector. Find out more about how VRQs work for employers
• Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQs) – rewarding competency, these are suitable for leaders and managers looking for recognition of their existing knowledge and skills. Find out more on how S/NVQs work for employers 
• International Management Qualifications (IMQs) – specially developed qualifications for study abroad. Find out more how IMQs work for employers
• Customised qualifications – the ultimate in bespoke qualification provision suitable for large organisations. Find out more how customised qualifications work for employers

Offering ILM qualifications

There are three different routes for employers seeking to enhance their business through ILM qualifications:

Find an ILM centre

ILM does not offer training directly, we partner with 2,000 specialist training providers across the UK, and beyond, who deliver our qualifications. We can help you locate your local ILM centre, who will work closely with you to understand your development needs and recommend an appropriate qualification, subject, level and size, which they will then deliver – again in a format that best suits your requirements. Because all ILM centres are carefully vetted and rigorously assessed and quality assured, you can be sure they offer a first-rate training service. Search for an ILM centre near to you. 

Become an ILM centre

Larger organisations with the capacity and expertise to run in-house training often prefer to deliver ILM qualifications internally, ensuring even greater control over programme content and delivery. The first step in this process is to be approved as an ILM centre. ILM’s network of staff and consultants are on hand to help you select and build the ILM programmes that target your business needs, and to support you throughout the process – from registration, to assessment and certification. Learn more about becoming an ILM centre.

Become an ILM provider

Alternatively, organisations already running their own high-quality internal management development programmes can gain ILM recognition for the standards of their training through our endorsed and development programmes. By partnering with the UK’s largest awarding body for leadership and management in this way, employers communicate their commitment to high quality staff development and retain full ownership of their management development programmes.