ILM Courses
Nationally recognised qualifications, rooted in neuroscience
ILM leadership, management and coaching qualifications from Level 2 to Level 7, with the latest evidence from neuroscience built into every programme. For you, or for your whole team.
ILM Approved Centre | Level 2 to Level 7 | Built on 12+ years experience
Why choose Thinking Through Academy for your ILM qualification?
Standard leadership training focuses on external behaviours. Our accredited programmes focus on the internal mechanisms that drive them, integrating the latest evidence from neuroscience into every ILM qualification we deliver.
As an ILM Approved Centre through our parent company, Associate Development Solutions, we deliver qualifications up to ILM Level 7. ILM is part of City & Guilds, and its qualifications are regulated by Ofqual, the regulating body for qualifications in England, so you gain a nationally recognised qualification and an evidence-based toolkit for improving personal, team and organisational performance.
Whether you are new to a leadership role, looking to strengthen your skills of leadership, or aiming for a senior position, our ILM courses will help you achieve your leadership aspirations and advance your career.
Our ILM courses
A clear path for progression, from aspiring team leaders to senior executives.
ILM Level 2
For new and aspiring team leaders.
Build the essential front-line skills of leadership, from understanding your key responsibilities to setting clear objectives for your team.
ILM Level 5
For middle managers driving change.
Develop the strategic thinking and people management skills to turn strategic goals into operational objectives, and lead teams through change.
ILM Level 5 Coaching & Mentoring
For managers who coach and mentor others.
Build the skills, confidence and coaching mindset to develop others, and hold coaching conversations that make a lasting difference.
ILM Level 6
For senior managers.
Strengthen your strategic thinking, decision-making and change leadership, with a qualification that enhances credibility, influence and career progression.
ILM Level 7
For senior leaders and executives.
Formulate high-level strategic direction, align business units behind your strategic goals and lead sustainable organisational growth.
Not sure which level?
Download our programme guide, or get in touch and we’ll help you find the right ILM pathway for you or your organisation.
Neuroscience-Driven Expertise
Every one of our leadership and management programmes is structured using the best evidence from neuroscience and leadership theory. You gain critical insight into human behaviour, emotional intelligence, unconscious bias and stress management, so you can create a positive environment and build psychologically safe, high-performing workplaces.
What your ILM course can cover
Depending on the level and units you choose, topics include:
Leadership and responsibility:
Your leadership role, key responsibilities and people management responsibilities
Strategy and objectives:
Setting strategic goals and strategic direction, and turning them into operational objectives
Performance and targets:
Target setting, SMART objectives and performance indicators, and tracking the achievement of objectives
Planning and processes:
Planning techniques, process design, control mechanisms and continuous improvement
Delegation and time:
The principles of delegation and time management techniques
Stakeholders and the law:
Systems theory, the significance of stakeholders, legal responsibilities, employment rights and contractual entitlements
A clear path for progression, from aspiring team leaders to senior executives, supporting continuous professional development and strategic competence at every level.
Flexible, customised pathways
Available as an Award, Certificate or Diploma, so you choose the level and duration that match your career goals or your organisation’s training requirements.
Putting learning into practice
Every programme is designed so you apply what you learn in your own organisation from day one.
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We would love to hear from you and help you achieve your learning and leadership goals.
