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ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring

Frequently Asked Questions

Following completion of the 5-day Effective Coaching and Mentoring Accelerator Programme, you can go on to further study by opting to complete the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring. This qualification is for managers and those with significant responsibility for effective coaching and mentoring as part of their daily role within an organisational context. It is also an ideal qualification for individuals who wish to move into a development role or start a career as a freelance coach or mentor. This qualification will give you the skills to allow you to:

  • Be able to assess your own skills, knowledge and behaviours as a coach and mentor.
  • Know how to manage the coaching or mentoring process within an organisational context.
  • Deepen your understanding of how the organisational context can affect coaching or mentoring.
  • Plan, deliver and review your coaching and mentoring.
  • Plan your future development in coaching or mentoring.

In order to complete ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring learners will be required to complete the following units:

  • Unit 500 (Written Report) – This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the skills, principles and practice required for effective coaching or mentoring within an organisational context and is assessed through a written report (approx. 4,000-5,500 words).
  • Unit 501 (Portfolio of Evidence) – This unit aims to provide learners with the ability to plan and prepare effective coaching or mentoring within an organisational context.
  • Unit 503 – (Reflective Journal) – This unit will enable learners to holistically review their ability to perform effectively as a coach or mentor within an organisational context.

You need to complete a minimum of 42 guided learning hours as part of the programme. Guided learning hours are the time you spend in learning activities provided by or taught training team.

You need to be able to undertake and evidence 18 hours of coaching or mentoring practice, and a minimum of one hour of supervision.

In total it is expected that you will spend around 160 hours in learning and study activities.

You will have three years from the point of registration with ILM to complete your assessments. However, we do strongly encourage learners to try and complete the assessments over a 12-month period whilst the learning is still current and so that learners can take full advantage of the support tutorials.

Following the classroom phase, you will also be expected to attend two support tutorials. These tutorials will provide you with valuable advice and support from a tutor as shown below:

  • 2.5 hours of a tutor led group supervision supporting your coaching and mentoring practice
  • 2.5 hours of tutorial support, advice, and guidance on any aspect of your ILM assignments

Please note that both tutorials are a mandatory requirement of the ILM as part of the learning journey. Tutorials will be held monthly and you will be emailed a selection of dates to attend once as soon as you begin your qualification.

Learners will be asked by the course Event Co-ordinator to complete an online registration form at the start of the course, this will enable In Professional Development to collate the details necessary for ILM registration.

All ILM learners are entitled to a minimum of one-year free student membership of Institute of Management. Student membership provides access to a wealth of digital resources and a network of like-minded leaders and managers. Once you have been registered with the ILM you will receive an email to activate your free membership.

During the classroom-phase, learners are given access to the ILM Learner Pack. The pack contains information about the individual assignments, assignment templates, the Learner Statement of Authenticity that needs to be submitted with each assignment and the ILM Learner Handbook.

In addition to the two support tutorials and the resources available as part of your student membership with the Institute of Management, learners also have dedicated support from the Quality Assurance team at In Professional Development. If you have any questions at all during your studies you can email us directly at the following email address: QATeam@inpd.co.uk

Please contact the Quality Assurance team at In Professional Development if you have any further questions.