Universities & Colleges

ILM combines the widest range of leadership and management qualifications in Europe with straightforward, professional, administration - making it the chosen leadership and management awarding body for over 350 higher and further education colleges in the UK and Ireland.

The cutting-edge portfolio of ILM Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) is credit-ready, an attractive pull for students looking for flexible progression routes for their learning. And all ILM qualifications are recognised by employers as sign of practical learning that will transfer skills directly into the work-place. By working with ILM, further and higher education colleges can be sure that the ILM name will add value to their organisational offering.

ILM qualifications – college benefits

  • Because ILM is Europe’s foremost provider of leadership and management qualifications, colleges can be confident they are accessing the very best in qualification quality and professional recognition for their students   
  • ILM’s unitised Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) give colleges the ultimate flexibility in programme design, enabling them to respond to every market need
  • ILM National Vocational Qualifications and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (NVQs/SVQs) focus on demonstrating competence using occupational standards, with assessment typically done through the student providing a portfolio of work-based evidence. They can be especially suitable for time-pressed managers who want to consolidate and gain recognition for their workplace skills
  • ILM appreciates the qualification expertise already present in the FE/HE sector and this is reflected in the uncomplicated administration of centre approvals, re-approvals and general qualification administration for FE/HE centres        
  • Colleges are entitled to supplies of ILM marketing collateral to help promote their courses, they can also feature on the ILM website under the centre search function – a proven route to more business   
  • ILM is part of the City & Guilds group, providing colleges already running City & Guilds qualifications, a one stop shop for all vocational and technical training. ILM also offers existing centres discounted fast-track approval and streamlined quality assurance

Extra support

Learners

Every student taking an ILM qualification receives tailored learner support in the form of studying membership of ILM. This free service provides each learner with a wealth of qualification support, from reading lists and study guides to regular leadership and management news bulletins, helping them to get the full benefit from their ILM learning experience.

Centres

Organisations seeking to run ILM qualifications go through an approval process before becoming an ILM centre. ILM provides ongoing support before, during and after approval from a dedicated team of advisors.  We also offer existing City & Guilds Centres a lower-cost, fast-track approval process.

Tutors

ILM is committed to supporting the tutors delivering its qualifications, and offers a wide range of tutor support materials, including learning resources, assessment guidance and online support.

Next steps

Learn more about becoming an ILM Centre

Westminster Kingsway College

ILM qualifications work for Westminster Kingsway College and its business arm, Employer Training Solutions

Corporate membership for partner universities

To support the next generation of leaders and managers, ILM is forging special partnerships with universities to provide a genuine step up for students wanting to learn about management at university level.

Partner universities gain access to the ILM graduate membership scheme and all their students are granted studying membership completely free of charge.

Downloadable brochures

The Centre Brochure outlines how ILM qualifications work for businesses and individuals. Download the latest version here.

Centre Brochure